Steak au Poivre (avec Asperges Rôties)
Pepper Steak (with Roasted Asparagus)
Yes, with a tweak: request roasted asparagus, green beans, or a simple green salad instead of french fries (frites) or potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A pan-seared beef steak, often a filet mignon or sirloin, encrusted with crushed black peppercorns and served with a rich, creamy cognac sauce. Accompanied by roasted asparagus instead of traditional french fries.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (filet mignon/sirloin), black peppercorns, butter, heavy cream, cognac (or brandy), beef stock, salt, roasted asparagus.
How to make it keto
Request roasted asparagus, green beans, or a simple green salad instead of french fries (frites) or potatoes. Confirm the sauce is flour-free; authentic versions typically are, but it's worth checking.
Watch out for
Flour (roux) used to thicken the sauce, sugar in any side vegetable preparation, complimentary bread, high-carb side dishes.
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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