Steak au Poivre (avec Haricots Verts au Beurre)
Pepper Steak with Buttered Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries, mashed potatoes, or bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic French pan-seared beef steak, typically a tenderloin or ribeye, coated in crushed peppercorns and served with a rich, creamy cognac sauce. This keto-friendly version comes with green beans sautéed in butter, explicitly omitting traditional potato sides like frites.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, crushed peppercorns, heavy cream, cognac, green beans, butter
How to make it keto
Request no fries, mashed potatoes, or bread. Confirm the sauce is thickened with cream and not flour or starch. Ask for a side of buttered green beans or asparagus.
Watch out for
Sauces thickened with flour or starch, hidden sugars in sauces or glazes, traditional high-carb potato sides.
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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