What Is a Center Cut Filet

The leanest and most delicate cut of the loin. The filet mignon is prized for its tenderness, juiciness, and subtle beef flavor. Filets can be prepared on the grill, pan-seared, or broiled, and present well at all levels of cooking temperature.

Is center cut beef tenderloin a filet mignon?

To sum up: Filet mignon is part of a beef tenderloin, but a beef tenderloin is not a filet mignon. Instead, it houses the filet mignon, which comes from the end portion of the tenderloin. The rest of the tenderloin can create other steak cuts or a delicious tenderloin roast to feed the family.

What are center cut steaks?

The centre cut steak is taken from the ‘thick flank’, between the rump and the topside and silverside. This produces a very lean steak.