What cut of beef is medallion?

filet mignon
So where do medallions come from, exactly? They’re cut from the filet mignon. A filet medallion actually refers to how the butcher cuts the meat. A butcher cuts filets into smaller, thick circles rather than one larger filet to create filet medallions.

Are beef medallions the same as filet mignon?

In American butcher shops, a filet mignon steak is cut into about two-inch steaks from the entire tenderloin. But if you see filet mignon medallions on a menu, they are typically cut from the extra tender small round strip. It’s this small round strip that the French word “filet mignon” is actually referring to.

What are tenderloin medallions?

Cut from aged Tenderloin, these petite 2-oz. Filet Mignon Medallions have all the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness as our traditional Filets. Fitting for a lighter meal, they are also perfect for kabobs, stir-fries, steak salad or even a treat at breakfast.

How to make mushroom sauce for beef tenderloin?

For the mushroom sauce: Drain the fat from the pan. Add the shallots, bring the pan to a medium heat and season with salt. Cook the shallots for 3 to 4 minutes, and then add in the garlic. Cook the garlic and shallots together for 2 to 3 minutes.

How to make beef medallions with caramelized pan sauce?

Cook beef until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove beef to a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir mushrooms, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in the skillet until mushrooms are very well browned, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomato sauce; cook and stir until tomato sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

How to make Marsala sauce for beef tenderloin?

Sprinkle steaks with pepper and salt; coat with cooking spray. Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add steaks; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Place steaks on a platter; keep warm. Heat oil in pan over medium heat until hot; add shallots, and sauté 1 minute.

How long do you cook beef medallions in a skillet?

Cook beef until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove beef to a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir mushrooms, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in the skillet until mushrooms are very well browned, about 10 minutes.