Filet mignon beef jerky sounds like something that should not exist, and then you try it and you understand exactly why it does. Simply Beef Jerky's Filet Mignon line uses actual tenderloin, the most prized cut of beef, made into jerky using the same no-nitrate, no-MSG approach that defines everything we make.
What Makes Filet Mignon Different
Filet mignon comes from the tenderloin, a muscle that runs along the spine of the cow. Because this muscle does almost no work compared to the shoulders, legs, or neck, it develops minimal connective tissue. The result is the most tender cut of beef available anywhere on the animal.
It is also among the leanest and most mildly flavored cuts. The beefy flavor of filet mignon is subtle and clean rather than rich and funky. This makes it an excellent base for marinades because the meat itself does not compete with the flavor you are building on top of it.
Why Filet Mignon Makes Better Jerky
Standard beef jerky is typically made from top round or bottom round, which are lean and have good texture for drying but carry more connective tissue. The result is jerky that has some chew, sometimes significant chew depending on how it is cut and dried.
Filet mignon jerky has significantly less connective tissue. The chew is noticeably softer and more refined. You get real beef texture without having to work for it. For people who find standard jerky too tough, the Filet Mignon line is often the product that converts them into regular jerky eaters.
The Texture Difference You Can Feel
The difference between Simply Beef Jerky's standard lineup and the Filet Mignon line is immediately noticeable in your hands before you even take a bite. The pieces are slightly more pliable, the grain is visibly finer, and the surface has a different quality. You can see and feel that you are working with a fundamentally different cut of meat.
The taste confirms it. The same seasoning applied to filet mignon produces a cleaner, more elegant result than it would on a tougher cut. The flavors integrate differently when the base meat has this level of tenderness.
Filet Mignon Original vs Filet Mignon Teriyaki
Simply Beef Jerky offers the Filet Mignon line in two varieties, both at $13.99 per bag:
- Filet Mignon Original clean savory profile that lets the quality of the cut speak for itself. 5.0 stars across 2,583 reviews.
- Filet Mignon Teriyaki the sweet and savory teriyaki profile applied to the premium cut, with a slightly more complex flavor. 4.9 stars across 2,519 reviews.
If you are trying the Filet Mignon line for the first time and want to understand what the cut itself tastes like, start with Original. If you already know you love teriyaki flavor, go straight to Teriyaki.
Is the Price Difference Worth It
At $13.99 versus $10.99 for the standard lineup, the Filet Mignon line costs about $3 more per bag. Filet mignon costs significantly more than top round at the wholesale level, and that cost difference reflects directly in what we charge.
Whether it is worth it depends on what you are looking for. If you want the absolute best jerky experience possible, the softest texture, the cleanest flavor, and the premium cut, then yes, it is worth every dollar. If you are buying jerky for a gym bag or a road trip and want maximum value for money, the standard lineup at $10.99 is outstanding. For a full comparison of the lineup across all nine flavors, see our beef jerky flavors guide.
