Brazilian recipe
Four Cheese Filet Mignon
Prepare a juicy filet mignon enveloped in a creamy sauce with four types of cheese. A classic and practical recipe to impress.
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Ingredients
1 kg filet mignon medallions
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 liter milk
100 g grated Parmesan cheese
100 g grated provolone cheese
100 g grated meia-cura cheese
100 g grated ball cheese
1/2 liter heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered beef stock
7 Italian bread toasts
1 tablespoon fine herbs
Chopped sun-dried tomatoes to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 liter milk
100 g grated Parmesan cheese
100 g grated provolone cheese
100 g grated meia-cura cheese
100 g grated ball cheese
1/2 liter heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered beef stock
7 Italian bread toasts
1 tablespoon fine herbs
Chopped sun-dried tomatoes to taste
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found in major supermarkets. Specialty cheeses like meia-cura and ball cheese may be available at larger grocery stores or specialty cheese shops.
Preparation method
- Season the filet mignon medallions with salt and chopped garlic
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of margarine and brown the filet mignon medallions over medium-high heat
- Remove the medallions from the skillet and set aside
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of margarine
- Add the all-purpose flour and stir well, forming a paste
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until a white cream is obtained
- Cook over low heat until the cream thickens
- Incorporate the grated cheeses (Parmesan, provolone, meia-cura, and ball cheese) into the cream
- Add the heavy cream and the powdered beef stock
- Mix well until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth
- In a baking dish or serving plate, arrange the Italian bread toasts
- Place the filet mignon medallions over the toasts
- Pour the four cheese sauce over the medallions
- Garnish with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fine herbs
Observations
Filet Mignon Four Cheese is a classic Brazilian dish, known for its rich flavors and ease of preparation. Ideal for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home, it combines the tenderness of filet mignon with a velvety, aromatic sauce made from an irresistible blend of four cheeses. This recipe is an excellent option for those seeking a flavorful main course that appeals to all palates.
The secret to a perfect filet lies in the quality of the meat and the harmony of the cheeses in the sauce. The combination of Parmesan, provolone, meia-cura, and ball cheese provides depth and complexity to the sauce, while the heavy cream ensures a silky texture. Served with Italian bread toasts and garnished with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fine herbs, this dish becomes a complete and memorable gastronomic experience.
The secret to a perfect filet lies in the quality of the meat and the harmony of the cheeses in the sauce. The combination of Parmesan, provolone, meia-cura, and ball cheese provides depth and complexity to the sauce, while the heavy cream ensures a silky texture. Served with Italian bread toasts and garnished with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fine herbs, this dish becomes a complete and memorable gastronomic experience.
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