As your go-to source for everything steak, the team at Chicago Steak Company wants to answer a question we get asked often: Is a tenderloin steak the same as a perfect filet mignon? The two cuts appear to be similar in shape and size, and they even come from the same part of the animal. It would stand to reason, then, that they’re the same cuts of beef, right?
The short answer is no, but we want to explain. Buying steak can be confusing, but you have every right to know exactly what you’re paying for in that pricey cut. So, let’s dive into the differences between two trendy cuts of steak.
Chateaubriand Tenderloin Roast | Lean. Also Known As: Center Cut Tenderloin Roast; Filet Mignon Roast; Tenderloin Roast. The most tender beef roast that is well known for being lean and succulent. Easy to carve with its fine texture.
All About the Tenderloin
We always want you to have all the information you need to get the right steak for dinner. In this section, we provide detailed information about the tenderloin roast, including its nutritional facts, pricing, and how you can get other prized cuts from one piece of tenderloin.
Cutting Tenderloin into Steaks
You can always purchase a tenderloin and cut it into your own beef steaks instead of having the butcher do it. This is a good option if you want to save some money on your meat and have a good idea of what you’re doing.
To cut filets from the tenderloin, you’ll want to opt for a trimmed loin so you won’t have surrounding fat and bones getting in the way of your filets. After cutting off the narrow ends of the tenderloin, you can slice the rest of the meat into 2 to 2.5-inch filets.
Remember that the T-bone and porterhouse steaks include both the New York strip steak and a filet mignon, so ask your butcher to leave your loin untrimmed with the right meat to cut into the steaks you want.
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FAQ
What is another name for filet mignon roast?
Is tenderloin roast same as filet mignon?
What cut is a chateaubriand?
What is the name of the center cut tenderloin?
What is a filet mignon roast?
A Filet Mignon Roast is also known as the Chateaubriand Tenderloin Roast or a Beef Tenderloin. It is the most tender cut of beef you can buy, and it is exceptional because it’s the leanest meat of all. In addition, it is known to be the “BEST of the BEST” of all meats to serve on special occasions.
What is a small roast Mignon?
Butchers and cooks also prefer cutting another thick-cut between the sixth slice of filet mignon and tail. This cut is sometimes called small roast and, as the name suggests, is used for roasting purposes. Some butchers and cooks also cut the chateaubriand or the head of the beef tenderloin into steaks too.
Is beef tenderloin a filet mignon?
While all filet mignon comes from beef tenderloin, not all of the tenderloin is filet mignon. Beef tenderloin is a prime cut of beef divided into filet mignon, chateaubriand, tail, muscle on roast, and chains. While the entire meat portion is tender, filet mignon is especially tender despite being a lean cut of beef.
What is filet mignon?
Filet mignon is a tender cut of beef from the narrow front part of the tenderloin, near the short loin. It’s a very lean cut, with hardly any marbling or connective tissue.