Filete de Res a la Pimienta (Keto)
Beef Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is made without flour or cornstarch thickeners and without added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of beef fillet, perfectly seared or grilled, and generously coated in a classic creamy peppercorn sauce. The sauce is typically made with green peppercorns, brandy or red wine, cream, and beef stock.
Key ingredients
Beef fillet (tenderloin), green peppercorns, heavy cream, beef broth, brandy (optional), butter, olive oil, shallots or onion, garlic, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is made without flour or cornstarch thickeners and without added sugar. Brandy/wine should be cooked down thoroughly. Served without starchy sides like rice, plantains, or potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch thickeners in sauce, hidden sugars in beef broth, excessive amount of brandy/wine not cooked off.
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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