I tied my filet mignon to help the meat keep its shape. Garten's recipe called for tying each filet mignon around its perimeter to keep the steaks in a traditional oval shape. After some research ...

"For filet mignon, tying is usually unnecessary unless you want to maintain a perfect round shape," he says. That said, if you ask Matthew Kreider, a more uniform shape isn't just about aesthetics.

We break down the leanest cuts of steak (and the fattiest), so you can make informed decisions and choose the healthiest cut for you. Rich, tender steak such as filet mignon, New York strip, or ...