Can fillet mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Hungary?

Ask for "Kérek bélszínt" when looking for fillet in Hungary.

What is fillet in Hungary?

Q: What is fillet in Hungary?

fillet is the Ireland retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled bélszín.

Q: What is fillet called in Hungary?

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

Q: What primal is fillet from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

fillet

is bélszín in Hungary

Ask for: bélszín

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Hungary

bélszín

Say this at the butcher

“Kérek bélszínt”

'I'd like tenderloin'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Ireland → Hungary

rareRare→Véresen48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Félig nyers55–60°C

mediumMedium→Közepesen átsütve60–65°C

well doneWell done→Jól átsütve70–100°C

Traditional Hungarian cooking favors well-done. Medium rare (félig nyers, literally 'half raw') is a modern restaurant preference.

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

Detailed explanation

“fillet” in Ireland maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Hungary, look for labels such as bélszín. 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.