AKA: Shoulder Tender, Faux Filet or cut it into medallions and it’s then called Petite Shoulder Tender (How fancy!).
The least worked muscle on an animal is where we get filets. The second least worked muscle is the Teres Major. So, it’s just as tender as a filet and it is just as lean, but it’s packed with even more beefy flavor.
They’re small - no bigger than a pound and very versatile. You can grill, broil, bake or even stuff it. You can marinade, but you really don’t have to. Treat just like you would a filet. We sear on both sides in a cast iron and finish in the oven.
This crazy, cool cut actually gets bigger when you cook it. And as always, use a thermometer, people!
Another cool part is the Teres Major meets the USDA requirements for Lean Beef!
And at half the price of a filet, what’s not to love?
You won’t find this puppy in a grocery store so order one asap.
