Can filet mignon mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Ireland?

In Ireland, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Ireland?

Ask for "Have you a nice fillet steak?" when looking for filet mignon in Ireland.

What is filet mignon in Ireland?

Q: What is filet mignon in Ireland?

filet mignon is the United States retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Ireland, the same cut is most often labeled fillet.

Q: What is filet mignon called in Ireland?

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

Q: What primal is filet mignon from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

filet mignon

is fillet in Ireland

Ask for: fillet

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Ireland

fillet

Say this at the butcher

“Have you a nice fillet steak?”

Natural Irish phrasing

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United States → Ireland

rareRare→Rare48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMedium→Medium60–65°C

well doneWell done→Well done70–100°C

Irish steak culture has shifted toward medium-rare in recent decades. Traditional Sunday roast culture still leans well-done.

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

Detailed explanation

“filet mignon” in United States maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Ireland, look for labels such as fillet. 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.