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August 13 is National Filet Mignon Day. It is usually a cut from a steer or heifer and is the steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin of the beef carcass.
The word filet mignon is French for "cute fillet" or "dainty fillet".
The tenderloin that the filet mignon comes from is usually the most tender of cut of beef and is considered by many the most desirable and can be the most expensive.
The term filet mignon was first used in the book, "The Four Million" by O'Henry. It was used as a term for a symbol of romance and decadence throughout the book.
From: http://info.strassburgersteaks.com/blog/the-need-to-know-filet-mignon
The word filet mignon is French for "cute fillet" or "dainty fillet".
The tenderloin that the filet mignon comes from is usually the most tender of cut of beef and is considered by many the most desirable and can be the most expensive.
The term filet mignon was first used in the book, "The Four Million" by O'Henry. It was used as a term for a symbol of romance and decadence throughout the book.
From: http://info.strassburgersteaks.com/blog/the-need-to-know-filet-mignon