Cutranslator

What is fileh in the USA?

Exact match

fileh

is Beef tenderloin in United States

Ask for: Beef tenderloin or Filet mignon

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In United States

Beef tenderloin · Filet mignon

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

IranUnited States

rareKhamRare4855°C
medium rareKam-pokhtehMedium rare5560°C
mediumMadiyomMedium6065°C
well doneKamelan PokhtehWell done70100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“fileh” in Iran maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In United States, look for labels such as Beef tenderloin · Filet mignon. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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Other countries & routes

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

People also ask about this cut

What is fileh in United States?
fileh maps to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in this ontology; in USA, look for labels such as Beef tenderloin, Filet mignon.

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What is fileh called in America?
In the United States, fileh (Iran) is usually sold as Beef tenderloin, Filet mignon—the same canonical beef tenderloin.

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Where does fileh come from on the cow?
fileh refers to beef tenderloin on the loin primal (psoas major).

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What primal is fileh from?
fileh is tied to the loin primal as Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

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Is fileh the same as ribeye?
No—fileh maps to beef tenderloin (Tenderloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is fileh the same as Striploin?
No—fileh is beef tenderloin; Striploin is striploin (strip steak), a different canonical cut.

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How is fileh different from Ribeye?
beef tenderloin (Tenderloin) differs from ribeye by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for fileh?
fileh resolves to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a United States butcher?
Ask for Beef tenderloin, Filet mignon and mention Tenderloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match beef tenderloin.

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Why might fileh be less common in United States?
fileh is a Iran retail term; United States shops may use different names for the same beef tenderloin muscle.

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How this information is generated

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