Steak au Poivre
Steak with Peppercorn Sauce and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A thick-cut steak (e.g., filet mignon or sirloin) pan-seared to perfection, served with a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce made with heavy cream and Cognac. Traditionally served with pommes frites, this keto version is accompanied by buttered low-carb vegetables like steamed green beans or asparagus.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (filet, sirloin), heavy cream, black peppercorns, Cognac or brandy (flambéed), beef broth, butter, olive oil, green beans or asparagus, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no fries. Ask for steamed or grilled green vegetables (e.g., green beans, asparagus, broccoli, spinach) instead. Confirm sauce is not thickened with flour/cornstarch and no sugar added.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans frites, s'il vous plaît. Puis-je avoir des légumes verts vapeur ou grillés? La sauce est-elle sans farine ni sucre?
No fries, please. Can I have steamed or grilled green vegetables instead? Please confirm the sauce has no flour or sugar.
Watch out for
Possible hidden thickeners (flour/cornstarch) in sauce, residual carbs from Cognac/brandy, sugar in some commercial sauces.
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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