Filet mignon is a choice steak, indeed. To form it, the butcher makes a cross-sectional cut from the small end of the tenderloin, a long muscle with one narrow, pointed end which runs along the lower ...

When it comes to steaks, I have a history of focusing too much on the ribeye. I love fat and meat that comes attached to bones, but dedication to a single cut is limiting, both as an enjoyer of steaks ...

Filet mignons have a bad reputation. They are the most expensive cut on the cow despite being lean. Due to the lack of fat, they are less flavorful than something like a ribeye or NY strip. Despite ...

For the second episode of Savannah Guthrie's new TODAY All Day series, Starting from Scratch, Elizabeth Heiskell joins Savannah in the kitchen to teach her the basics of steak cooking. In the episode, ...

When it comes to the most tender, buttery steakhouse staple, two cuts compete for the crown. Filet mignon and beef tenderloin ...

With high demand and only about eight cuts per cow, filet mignon often fetches the highest price in the butcher's case. When you're paying upwards of $20 per pound, cooking these precious tidbits can ...