Steak au Poivre avec Accompagnements Keto
Pepper Steak with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: omit French fries or any potato sides. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic French dish featuring a thick cut of beef steak (often filet mignon or sirloin) crusted with coarsely cracked peppercorns and served with a rich, creamy cognac or brandy sauce. Traditionally accompanied by French fries, which must be omitted for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, black peppercorns, heavy cream, cognac or brandy, butter, olive oil, shallots (minimal), beef stock, salt.
How to make it keto
Omit French fries or any potato sides. Request a side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables such as asparagus, spinach, or green beans instead. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Steak au Poivre, pas de frites ni de pommes de terre s'il vous plaît. Je voudrais des légumes verts vapeur ou sautés, comme des asperges ou épinards. La sauce est-elle sans farine ?
For the Steak au Poivre, please no fries or potato sides. Can I have steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables like asparagus or spinach? Is the sauce flour-free?
Watch out for
The creamy sauce can sometimes be thickened with flour (roux) or contain hidden sugars. The main carb risk is the traditional side of French fries.
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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