Steak au Poivre (Modifié avec Accompagnements Céto)
Peppercorn Steak with Sautéed Spinach and Butter
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no frites. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A generous portion of pan-seared steak (e.g., sirloin, filet) with a creamy peppercorn sauce made with cognac or brandy, heavy cream, and butter. Served with a side of richly sautéed spinach, specifically omitting traditional frites.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, black peppercorns, heavy cream, cognac/brandy, butter, beef broth, spinach, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no frites. Ensure the sauce does not use flour or starch thickeners. Ask for extra butter on the spinach.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Steak au Poivre, pas de frites, s'il vous plaît. La sauce est-elle sans farine ni amidon ? Et un supplément de beurre pour les épinards.
For the Steak au Poivre, please no frites. Is the sauce thickened without flour or starch? I'd like extra butter on the spinach.
Watch out for
Cognac/brandy in sauce (sugar content), potential hidden sugar in broth, some restaurants may use a small amount of flour for thickening (ask to omit).
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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