Filet Mignon au Poivre avec Asperges
Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon with Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no fries are served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tender pan-seared filet mignon coated in crushed peppercorns, served with a rich cream and brandy sauce. Instead of the traditional french fries, it is accompanied by sautéed asparagus or green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef filet mignon, black peppercorns, heavy cream, brandy/cognac, butter, beef stock, salt, asparagus/green beans.
How to make it keto
Ensure no fries are served. Request a side of non-starchy vegetables sautéed in butter or olive oil. Confirm the sauce does not contain any flour thickeners or added sugars (the brandy amount is usually minimal and cooked off).
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Filet Mignon, sans frites. Je souhaiterais des légumes non féculents sautés au beurre ou à l'huile d'olive. La sauce est-elle sans farine ni sucre ajouté ?
Filet Mignon: no fries. Serve with green vegetables sautéed in butter or olive oil. Is the sauce free of flour or added sugar?
Watch out for
French fries (standard accompaniment), brandy/cognac in sauce (usually minimal carb impact after cooking), potential flour thickeners in sauce.
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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