Can filé mignon mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Germany?

In Germany, medium rare is called "Rosa". Rare is "Blutig" and well done is "Durch / Gut durch".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Germany?

Ask for "Rinderfilet, medium bitte" when looking for filé mignon in Germany.

What is filé mignon in Germany?

Q: What is filé mignon in Germany?

filé mignon is the Brazil retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled Filet.

Q: What is filé mignon called in Germany?

Look for Filet—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filé mignon from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

file mignon

is Filet in Germany

Ask for: Filet

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In Germany

Filet

Say this at the butcher

“Rinderfilet, medium bitte”

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Germany

rareMal passada→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareAo ponto para mal→Rosa55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Halb durch60–65°C

well doneBem passada→Durch / Gut durch70–100°C

German steaks are traditionally cooked more than French or American preferences. Medium (Rosa) is the most common order.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“filé mignon” in Brazil maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Germany, look for labels such as Filet. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.