The Cheap Steak Cut That Doubles As A Filet Mignon Alternative - Chowhound

The shoulder petite tender is often compared to filet mignon or tenderloin steak, and a key reason for this is because it's very tender — perhaps the next most tender after those two better-known cuts. The teres major is a muscle that cows rarely use. As a general rule, the more a muscle is worked, the tougher it becomes. Consequently, cuts from the shoulder area are much tougher, but the petite tender is an…