Filet Mignon au Poivre
Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce and Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request green beans or another low-carb vegetable (like asparagus or spinach) instead of frites. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tender pan-seared filet mignon, coated in crushed black peppercorns, served with a rich, creamy sauce made with brandy, heavy cream, and butter. The traditional frites are replaced with steamed or sautéed green beans for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Beef filet mignon, black peppercorns, heavy cream, brandy, butter, shallots, beef stock, green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request green beans or another low-carb vegetable (like asparagus or spinach) instead of frites. Confirm no flour or thickeners are used in the peppercorn sauce.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pourrais-je avoir des haricots verts ou des asperges à la place des frites ? Et la sauce au poivre est-elle sans farine ni épaississant ?
Could I have green beans or asparagus instead of frites? Please confirm the peppercorn sauce has no flour or thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional side (frites) is high carb. Potential flour in sauce (unlikely in high-end but possible), hidden sugar in some brandies or stock bases.
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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