Eli5 if marbling is so important, why is filet mignon such a desirable cut of beef?”

Question

I like ribeye and stuff like that. Also can you grill filet and is that good?

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Answer 1

It comes from the tenderloin of the cow, which is the muscle that has the least connective tissue, and also bears the least amount of weight. Less stress on the muscle = more tender. There are marbled filet’s as well, but they tend to be extremely expensive.