Steak au Poivre with Keto Vegetables
Peppercorn Steak with Sautéed Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request no french fries. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust pan-seared steak (e.g., ribeye or sirloin) smothered in a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce made with cream, brandy or cognac, and butter. Served without traditional french fries, accompanied instead by a generous portion of sautéed green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (ribeye, sirloin), black peppercorns, heavy cream, brandy/cognac, butter, olive oil, salt, green beans.
How to make it keto
Request no french fries. Confirm no flour or starch is used in the sauce. Ask for non-starchy vegetables like green beans or asparagus.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Steak au Poivre, je n'aurai pas de frites. Pourriez-vous le servir avec des légumes verts, et confirmer que la sauce ne contient ni farine ni sucre ?
For the Steak au Poivre, no frites please, I'd like green vegetables instead. Can you confirm the sauce has no flour or added sugar?
Watch out for
Brandy/cognac in sauce (usually minimal sugar after cooking), potential hidden thickeners or sugars in pre-made sauces. French fries as the traditional side.
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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