A tender cut of beef from the smaller end of the beef tenderloin, prized for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and mild flavor. Because the muscle is not used for weight-bearing, it remains very tender and has little marbling. It is often pan-seared or grilled to a medium-rare doneness to preserve its tenderness.
A tender cut of beef from the smaller end of the beef tenderloin, prized for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and mild flavor. Because the muscle is not used for weight-bearing, it remains very tender and has little marbling. It is often pan-seared or grilled to a medium-rare doneness to preserve its tenderness.