1 piece of filet mignon (1 kg)
1/2 cup of coarse salt (120 g)
1 cup of butter (200 g)
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 kg of avocado without skin, cut into pieces
Salt to taste
1 piece of filet mignon (1 kg)
1/2 cup of coarse salt (120 g)
1 cup of butter (200 g)
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 kg of avocado without skin, cut into pieces
Salt to taste
Using a dull knife, on a smooth surface, open the meat like a blanket (one large piece)
Sprinkle with coarse salt
Put it in a glass bowl or a wooden box and let it rest overnight
The next night, beat the filet to release the salt and put it back in the refrigerator
The following day, take it out of the refrigerator
The next night, put it back in the refrigerator again
The following day, wash the meat well under running water to remove excess salt
Soak it in water
If necessary, change the water to desalt it thoroughly
Only at night, put it back in the refrigerator again
The next morning, wash the meat, dry it with a cloth, and cut it into strips
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1/2 cup of butter
When melted and hot, add the meat and sauté, stirring until it loses its pink color
Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat and set it aside
Return the skillet to the heat, melt well, and add one-third of the meat
Fry until starting to brown, then remove and set aside
Repeat this process two more times with the remaining meat
Remove the juices and set them aside
Add the remaining butter to the skillet and sauté the onion
Cover and let it caramelize in low heat, stirring occasionally
Pulse the avocado in a processor until it becomes a coarse paste
Add the avocado to the skillet with the onion, cover, and cook until tender
Season with salt
When serving, place the avocado in the center of a platter and arrange the heated meat alongside with the reserved juices
556 calories per serving