Ingredients

  • 4 ounce To 4 ounce beef filets
  • 1 tsp Seasoned salt
  • 4 tsp Soy sauce
  • 4 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 c. Minced peanuts
  • 8 x Water chestnuts, coarsely grated
  • 1 med Clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon and pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 c. Snipped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Grnd ginger
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 3/4 c. Orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Small orange rind, slivered

Method

  • GARNISH: Remaining minced peanuts Savoy or possibly leaf lettuce Green onion flowers
  • Prick filets with fork.
  • Mix salt, soy sauce and vegetable oil.
  • Brush over filets; let set 30 min.
  • Reserving 2 Tbsp for garnish, blend together peanuts with chestnuts, garlic and lemon and pepper seasoning.
  • Spread mix on top and sides of filets.
  • Pat parsley on tops and sides.
  • Place filets in greased 9 x 12 x 2" baking pan.
  • Bake @ 400 degrees 18 to 20 min or possibly till desired doneness.
  • Sauce: In small saucepan, combine cornstarch, ginger, sugar, orange juice and orange rind slivers.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 min or possibly till thickened.
  • Remove filets to platter.
  • Spoon 2 Tbsp sauce over each filet.
  • Serve remaining sauce in small pitcher.
  • Sprinkle remaining peanuts over tops.
  • Surround with lettuce and green onion flowers.
  • Serves 4.