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Filé Mignon

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The Brazilian name for the tenderloin steak. The term is derived from French. Extremely popular in Brazil for premium churrasco and restaurant dining.

Anatomy & Source

Same muscle as tenderloin (psoas major). Term is widely used in Brazil and is not to be confused with the French "filet mignon."

Common Cooking Methods
Grilled Pan-seared

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Filé Mignon

The same psoas major muscle. The term is borrowed from French but is now native Brazilian Portuguese usage.

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🇺🇸 Tenderloin in United States

Both refer to the psoas major muscle. Anatomically identical.

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