Puntas de Filete Sonorense Recipe

Name: Puntas de Filete Sonorense
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Clarified butter; 1 medium onion, finely sliced; 1 green bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch strips; 6 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed, finely sliced; Freshly ground salt, to taste; Freshly ground white pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin tips, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 cup port; 1 (7-ounce) can pimento, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and cubed; 1 avocado; 1/2 lime, juiced; 1 -ounce salted butter

Servings: persons

Clarified butter
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch strips
6 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed, finely sliced
Freshly ground salt, to taste
Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin tips, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup port
1 (7-ounce) can pimento, diced
2 medium tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 avocado
1/2 lime, juiced
1 -ounce salted butter

1
Heat 1 tablespoon clarified butter in small frying pan over medium-low heat.
2
Add sliced onion and brown.
3
Place green pepper and mushrooms on top of onion slices.
4
Season generously with salt and white pepper.
5
Continue cooking very slowly.
6
Heat 1/8 cup clarified butter in a large frying pan on high heat.
7
Add pieces of beef and toss in butter.
8
Season with salt and black pepper.
9
Cook for 5 minutes, then remove meat pieces from sauce and place on a plate.
10
Deglaze pan with diced onion, chili and port on high heat for a couple minutes.
11
Add pimento and continue to cook liquid down.
12
Stir in tomatoes.
13
Add beef to sauce and stir to coat well.
14
Remove beef to serving platter.
15
Scoop out avocado flesh in balls.
16
Pour lime juice over avocado to prevent discoloration.
17
Add to vegetables in small frying pan; season with white pepper.
18
Combine all this well with reserved meat.
19
Whisk butter into sauce and pour over meat and vegetables to serve.

649

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Clarified butter, 1 medium onion, finely sliced, 1 green bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch strips, 6 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Puntas de Filete Sonorense falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Puntas de Filete Sonorense

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