Steak au Poivre with Green Beans
Peppered Steak with Green Beans and Butter
Yes, with a tweak: request no frites. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic French dish featuring a thick cut of beef (typically filet mignon or sirloin) coated in crushed peppercorns, pan-seared, and served with a rich, creamy cognac sauce. Modified to substitute traditional frites with butter-sautéed green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, black peppercorns, butter, heavy cream, cognac, beef stock, olive oil, green beans, shallots.
How to make it keto
Request no frites. Substitute with a low-carb vegetable like green beans, asparagus, or a side salad (no croutons, light vinaigrette). Ensure sauce is not thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pas de frites, s'il vous plaît. Pourrais-je avoir des haricots verts ou des asperges à la place, ou une salade verte sans croûtons ? La sauce est-elle sans farine ?
No frites, please. Could I have green beans or asparagus instead, or a side salad with no croutons? Please confirm the sauce is flour-free.
Watch out for
Cognac in sauce (contains sugars), potential flour in sauce thickener, hidden sugars in some restaurant green bean preparations.
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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