Steak au Poivre (sans Frites)
Pepper Steak with Creamed Spinach
Yes, with a tweak: omit fries and any starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic French dish featuring a pan-seared steak (often filet mignon or sirloin) coated in cracked peppercorns, served with a rich, creamy sauce made with cognac (or brandy), heavy cream, and often beef stock. Modified to be served with creamed spinach instead of traditional fries or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (filet mignon/sirloin), black peppercorns, butter, heavy cream, cognac/brandy, beef stock, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese.
How to make it keto
Omit fries and any starchy sides. Request creamed spinach or other low-carb vegetables (e.g., green beans with butter). Confirm sauce is not thickened with flour/starch and no added sugar beyond natural alcohol sugars.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Steak au Poivre, sans frites ni autres pommes de terre. Des légumes verts vapeur ou une salade verte avec vinaigrette à part. Sans farine ni sucre dans la sauce.
Steak au Poivre, no frites or other potatoes. A side of steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad with dressing on the side. Confirm no flour/sugar in sauce.
Watch out for
Cognac/brandy in the sauce contains residual sugars (usually minimal but can add up), potential hidden starch/flour as thickener in sauce, creamed spinach sometimes contains hidden sugars or flour.
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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