Steak au Poivre (Keto Modified)
Peppered Steak with Creamed Spinach
Yes, with a tweak: omit frites (fries). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A thick-cut steak, typically a sirloin or filet mignon, generously crusted with coarse black peppercorns and pan-seared to perfection. It is served with a rich, creamy sauce made from cognac, heavy cream, and beef stock. Traditionally accompanied by French fries (frites), this keto version replaces them with a generous portion of creamed spinach or other non-starchy green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin/filet), heavy cream, cognac, beef stock, butter, black peppercorns, salt, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese (for creamed spinach).
How to make it keto
Omit frites (fries). Request creamed spinach, roasted asparagus, or green beans instead. Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour/starch; ask for a natural reduction or cream-thickened sauce. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Steak au Poivre, pas de frites, s'il vous plaît. Je préférerais des haricots verts, asperges ou épinards sautés. La sauce est-elle sans farine et sans sucre ajouté ?
For the Steak au Poivre, no french fries please. I'd like sautéed green beans, asparagus, or spinach instead. Please confirm the sauce is without flour or added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in sauces, flour/starch thickeners in sauce, non-keto vegetable sides (e.g., potatoes, carrots, peas).
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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