On Wednesday, Aug. 13, it's a special day for a special cut of beef. The day, National Filet Mignon Day, celebrates one of the finest cuts, and there are a few specials around metro Detroit.

And it couldn’t come at a better time, as beef prices are on the rise.

Filet mignon is a tender cut of beef that is sliced near the smaller end of a beef tenderloin. It’s typically cut into pieces that are at least 1- to 2-inches thick. When cooking filet mignon, medium-rare is a good bet, and most chefs recommend cooking it no more than medium.

You can chalk it up as one pricey cut of beef, so any sort of deal is welcome as beef prices continue to be on the rise.

Meat prices are up nearly 6% across the category from the same time last year, according to Aug. 12's inflation report from the Bureau o

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