Oriental style beef filets

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
44 oz. beef filets
1teaspoonSeasoned salt
4teaspoonsSoy sauce
4teaspoonsVegetable oil
1cupChopped peanuts
8Water chestnuts, coarsely
Grated
1mediumClove garlic,minced
¼teaspoonLemon and pepper seasoning
½cupSnipped parsley
1tablespoonCornstarch
½teaspoonGround ginger
tablespoonSugar
¾cupOrange juice
2tablespoonsSmall orange rind,slivered
Remaining chopped peanuts
Savoy or leaf lettuce
Green onion flowers

Directions

AUGUST MOON SAUCE

GARNISH

Prick filets with fork.Mix salt,soy sauce and vegetable oil.Brush over filets;let set 30 minutes.Reserving 2 tbsp. for garnish,blend together peanuts with chestnuts,garlic and lemon and pepper seasoning. Spread mixture 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 minutes or until desired doneness.

Sauce: In small saucepan,combine cornstarch,ginger,sugar,orange juice and orange rind slivers.Cook over low heat,stirring constantly,for 5 minutes or until 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.