Filet mignon is often seen as the crown jewel of steak. It’s buttery, tender, and practically melts in your mouth—when cooked correctly. The operational phrase here is “when cooked correctly.” It’s ...

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 ...