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Aug 13th “NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY”

NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY

National Filet Mignon Day on August 13 celebrates a specialty cut of beef. Usually, from a steer or heifer, a filet mignon is a steak taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin of the beef carcass.

Filet mignon is French for “cute fillet” or “dainty fillet.”
In French, filet mignon may be called filet de boeuf, which translates to beef fillet in English.
When found on a French menu, filet mignon may also refer to pork rather than beef.

Since the filet mignon comes from the most tender portion of the tenderloin, it’s one of the most prized cuts of beef. Thefore, expect this steak to be the most expensive.

Filet mignon is commonly cut into 1 inch to 2 inch thick portions, grilled and then served as is. When found in grocery stores, filet mignon is already cut into bacon-wrapped portions. The usual method for cooking the filet mignon is to cook it on high heat by either grilling, pan-frying, broiling or roasting. Restaurants may sometimes prepare the fillets served in a cognac cream sauce, au Poivre with peppercorns or in a red wine reduction.

Due to the low levels of fat found in the fillets, bacon is often used in cooking. The bacon is wrapped around the fillet and pinned closed with a wooden toothpick. The bacon adds flavor, and this process keeps the fillet from drying out during the cooking process.

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Enjoy a nice evening with this Delicious Filet Mignon recipe, together with friends and family. Use #NationalFiletMignonDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

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Recipe of the Day

Delicious Filet Mignon

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 TO 12 minutes
Total Prep: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients:

6 – 1/2 pound slices Filet Mignon, cut around 1 1/2 inches thick.

Salt and pepper

1 clove fresh garlic – sliced

6 tablespoons – butter

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Rub both sides of each Filet with salt and pepper. Heat the oil, butter and garlic in a saute pan. Once the butter has melted, add the beef. For rare Fillets, sear each side around 3 minutes. Or, cook additional time for other preferred taste. Serve on a warm platter with garnish of choice.