Filet Américain
Belgian Steak Tartare
Yes, with a tweak: request no frites or bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Finely minced raw beef, traditionally seasoned with capers, chopped onions, gherkins, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and often mixed with a raw egg yolk and mayonnaise. Served with Roasted Keto Vegetables and lettuce wraps.
Key ingredients
Raw beef (lean, e.g., sirloin), egg yolk, mayonnaise, capers, gherkins, onions, mustard, Worcestershire sauce (can be omitted or used sparingly), parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no frites or bread. Ask for a simple side salad (no croutons, vinaigrette on the side) or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Filet Américain zonder friet of brood. Graag een simpele side salad met vinaigrette apart, zonder croutons, of gestoomde koolhydraatarme groenten.
Filet Américain without fries or bread. I'd like a simple side salad with vinaigrette on the side, no croutons, or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Frites (omitted), bread (omitted), sugar in commercially prepared mayonnaise (possible), sugar/molasses in Worcestershire sauce (if used, usually small amounts), sugar in gherkins/pickles. Onions also contribute minor carbs.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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