Can Filet mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, medium rare is called "Half doorbakken". Rare is "Rood" and well done is "Goed doorbakken".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Netherlands?

Ask for "Ossenhaas, rood alstublieft" when looking for Filet in Netherlands.

What is Filet in Netherlands?

Q: What is Filet in Netherlands?

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

Q: What is Filet called in Netherlands?

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

Q: What primal is Filet from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

filet

is Ossenhaas in Netherlands

Ask for: Ossenhaas

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Netherlands

Ossenhaas

Say this at the butcher

“Ossenhaas, rood alstublieft”

Rood (red) = rare

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Germany → Netherlands

rareBlutig→Rood48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Half doorbakken55–60°C

mediumHalb durch→Doorbakken60–65°C

well doneDurch / Gut durch→Goed doorbakken70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

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

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Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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