What Is Beef, filet mignon and How Can I Use It?
Beef, filet mignon is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 50 recipes to get you started.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 steak (yield from 136 g raw meat) (108g)Where found
Beef, filet mignon is usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Beef, filet mignon is a member of the Beef Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does beef, filet mignon weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 steak (yield from 136 g raw meat) | 108 grams |
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
Related
Beef Products
| In Chinese: | 牛肉，菲力牛排 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | boeuf, filet mignon | |
| en español: | carne de res, filete mignon |
Recipes using beef, filet mignon
There are 50 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Tunisian Chili-Crusted Beef
Filet mignon rolled in crushed coriander, white peppercorns, ancho chili, and cumin, then seared hard for a fragrant North African spice crust. Serve sliced with tomato jam and tahini yogurt for a 15-minute showstopper.
Filet Mignon with Pasilla Chile Bbq Sauce
Filet mignon grilled over wood embers in a pasilla chile BBQ marinade with maple syrup and cilantro. Southwestern-style steak with sweet smoke, gentle heat and a tender, restaurant-quality finish.
Tournedos Medicis
Pan-seared filet mignon served on butter-toasted bread with sauteed mushrooms and a port wine pan sauce. A classic French tournedos recipe ready in just 30 minutes for an elegant dinner.
Nashi Beef with Macadamia
Beef stir-fry with crisp nashi pear and buttery macadamia nuts. Tender filet tossed in soy-ginger sauce, finished with sesame seeds. An Aussie-Asian fusion on the table in 30 minutes.
Bistro Beef & Potatoes Maison
Pan-seared filet mignon topped with melting Gorgonzola-rosemary butter, served alongside creamy whipped potatoes. A French bistro date night dinner for two, ready in under 30 minutes.
Satay-Style Beef with Broccoli
Satay-style beef stir-fry with Chinese broccoli, shrimp paste, dark soy sauce, and rice wine. Thin-sliced steak wok-fried and tossed in a savory peanut-inspired sauce.
Steak Nicola
Filet mignon seared rare, deglazed with port wine, and baked under a creamy mushroom sauce with creme fraiche and beef broth. An elegant French-style steak served with potato noisettes.
Badam Diyea Mangsha (Beef in Rich Cashew Sauce)
Indian beef curry with whole aromatic spices, deeply browned onions, and a rich cashew-yogurt sauce. Badam Diyea Mangsha simmers with potatoes and finishes with garam masala.
Filetto Sorpresso Don
Filetto sorpresso don is a butterflied filet mignon stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella, and truffle, then breaded, pan-seared, and finished in white wine and lemon pan juices.
Oriental Beef Fondue
Oriental beef fondue: paper-thin slices of filet mignon swished through bubbling beef broth at the table, then dipped in sauces. The Asian-style hot pot dinner that turns supper into theater.
Poached Filets Mignons with Horseradish Sauce
Poached filet mignon in demi-glace broth with a Dijon mustard and horseradish sauce, served sliced over quinoa. An elegant, lighter way to cook premium steak without searing.
Filet Mignons on a Potato Cake
Seared filet mignon steaks served on a crispy layered potato cake with a brandy, mushroom, sour cream, and green olive sauce. A French-inspired steakhouse dinner at home.
Oriental Style Beef Filets
Asian-inspired beef filets crusted in chopped peanuts, water chestnuts, and garlic, then baked and topped with a ginger-orange "August Moon" sauce. A retro fusion main dish for special occasions.
Mustard Steaks
Pan-seared filet mignon with a Dijon mustard cream sauce, mushrooms, shallots, and vodka. A quick, restaurant-quality steak dinner with a rich, sharp pan sauce.
Sauteed Shell Steak with Vinegar Sauce
Sauteed filet mignon with a red wine vinegar and cream pan sauce finished with shallots. A classic French bistro technique that turns simple steaks into an elegant dinner.
Seared Filet Mignon
Pan-seared filet mignon cooked in butter and olive oil. Just four ingredients, high heat, and three minutes per side for a steakhouse-quality crust at home.
Steak & Oysters a la Creole
Filet mignon and fresh oysters marinated in vermouth and Creole seasoning, served over spinach with a zesty horseradish sour cream sauce. A bold Louisiana surf and turf that brings the bayou to your table.
Beef Brochettes with Red Peppers & Coriander
Filet mignon brochettes marinated in red wine, honey, cumin, and coriander, grilled with sweet red peppers and red onions. A premium cut on a skewer that cooks to rare in just 4 minutes.
Beefsteak En Roquefort En Champignons
Premium steaks marinated in a Roquefort, sour cream, and red wine marinade, charcoal-grilled and topped with butter-sautéed mushrooms. A show-stopping steakhouse dinner for a crowd.
Thai Beef Salad
Grilled filet mignon sliced thin and marinated in chili paste, fish sauce, and vinegar, then served over crisp lettuce with cucumber-papaya rolls and a zesty lime dressing.
Filet Mignon Sauce Madere
Invite your neighbors over to try this savory and delicious dish that doesn't take long to make!
La Sabana
La sabana: a Mexican restaurant classic of paper-thin beef filet pounded to the size of a plate, flash-seared with lime, and served with refried beans and salsa. Four seconds on the griddle, no more.
Steak a la Stone
Steak a la Stone broils thick-cut filet mignon, slices it thin, and tosses it in a buttery sauce of sauteed onions and pimientos. Served on toast points for an elegant retro dinner party main.
Filet Mignon
Pan-seared filet mignon cooked in butter and olive oil for a rich, golden crust. A simple three-ingredient method for restaurant-quality steak at home, with broiling option included.
Boeuf En Ficelle
Boeuf en ficelle steams a whole filet mignon suspended by string over boiling beef broth with root vegetables. A classic French technique for rare, intensely beefy tenderloin.
