1 1/2 tablespoons of salt
2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
4 large filets of filet mignon (150g each)
4 slices of fresh Minas cheese (40g each)
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
3 medium-sized onions cut into thin rings
2 tablespoons of cumaru chili sauce
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 cup of dry red wine
1 cup of water
1 1/2 tablespoons of salt
2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
4 large filets of filet mignon (150g each)
4 slices of fresh Minas cheese (40g each)
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
3 medium-sized onions cut into thin rings
2 tablespoons of cumaru chili sauce
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 cup of dry red wine
1 cup of water
Mix the salt with the garlic
Cut the filets in half lengthwise, without separating the two halves and open each one like a book
Season them with the salt and garlic mixture
Stuff with cheese slices and secure with wooden skewers
In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and butter and fry the filets for five minutes on each side or until golden brown
Transfer to a baking dish and reserve
In the same frying pan, fry the onions and cumaru chili sauce, stirring for five minutes or until caramelized
Add the flour and stir for one minute
Add the wine and water and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened
Season with salt to taste
Return the filets to the frying pan, heat well, and serve
Cumaru Chili Sauce: soft aroma and flavor