Fillet Steak

Meat

Fillet Steak

Bison fillet steak is a portioned medallion or tournedo from the tenderloin—mild, fine-grained, and almost free of chew when cooked rare to medium-rare. Leanness is extreme compared with a well-marbled beef filet; a spoon of butter in the pan or a soft herb sauce keeps the plate luxurious without hiding the clean prairie taste. Season simply, sear in a ripping-hot pan or on a plancha, and finish only if the piece is thick. Rest a few minutes so juices redistribute. Because the cut is so tender, it needs no marinade—acid only risks a mealy surface if left too long.

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Characteristics

Preparations

MedallionsSeared

Traits

LeanMildPremiumTenderTenderloin PortionVery Lean

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 196

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.76 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.95 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.95 g
  • Cholesterol 66.1 mg
  • Sodium 59.3 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.4 g
  • Water 63.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

Grading systems

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United States

USDA Voluntary

History

US

Hotel dining rooms portioned bison tenderloin into individual fillet steaks for banquets.

US

Boutique ranches vacuum-packed fillet steaks as a premium mail-order product.

Fine-dining tasting menus featured small bison fillet medallions with game reductions.

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