Keto Steak Frites (French Steak and Fries)

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    40 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    50 min

Keto Steak Frites (French Steak and Fries)

To all the steak lovers out there, we introduce a uniquely meaty, juicy, and tender beef dish. Being one of the most popular meals in France, steak frites is a comforting dish worth exploring. Succulent steak is served with tangy herbed butter and fries. With just a few tweaks, this recipe can effortlessly be adapted to a Keto-friendly diet. It is one of the easiest French Keto recipes to recreate at home.

What beef cut can you use for this recipe?

This French dish uses entrecote, which is a beef steak cut from between the ribs. It is basically a thin, boneless rib-eye. If you can’t find this specific cut, you can use ribeye, flank, or strip steak.

How to make Keto fries?

The fries in this popular dish are typically made from potatoes. But since potatoes are high in carbs, this Keto steak frites recipe uses a delicious potato alternative, turnip. Turnip fries make a healthy, low-carb, and mind-blowing alternative. The Keto fries are seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and baked until golden. Once cooked, the bitterness of the turnips mellows out and they take on the seasoning flavor. Feel free to use your favorite Keto fries, or try this kohlrabi fries. recipe instead.

How to make the herbed butter?

This compound butter complements the Keto steak frites by adding richness, a slight tang, and some needed freshness. Whisk room temperature butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, chives, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until incorporated. Add it to the steak after it has been cooked and rested. You can use flavored butter or swap it for creamy aioli.

  • Net Carbs

    5.3 g

  • Fiber

    1.7 g

  • Total Carbs

    7 g

  • Protein

    60.7 g

  • Fats

    53.7 g

604 cals

Keto Steak Frites (French Steak and Fries)

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Ingredients

  • Turnip, raw

    Turnip, raw

    1 medium

  • Extra virgin olive oil

    Extra virgin olive oil

    2 tbsp

  • Garlic powder

    Garlic powder

    0.5 tsp

  • Onion powder

    Onion powder

    0.5 tsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    1 tsp

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    1 tsp

  • entrecote

    entrecote

    5 100 g

  • Butter

    Butter

    2 tbsp

  • Lemon juice

    Lemon juice

    1 tbsp

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Chives

    Chives

    1 tbsp, cut pieces

  • Dijon mustard

    Dijon mustard

    0.25 tsp

  • Worcestershire sauce, low sodium

    Worcestershire sauce, low sodium

    0.25 tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 7

50 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 400F/200 C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the turnips and cut them into strips. Transfer to the baking sheet.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil and add the garlic powder, onion powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries and bake for another 10-15 minutes. They should be done when golden and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Take out of the oven and let cool slightly.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    To a small bowl, add the butter, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Finely chop the chives, mince the garlic, and add them to the bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    While the fries are baking, prepare the steak. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Cook the steaks for about 5-8 minutes in total depending on the thickness, turning frequently. It is done when it is browned on both sides and firm but still easily yielding to the touch. Rest for 10 minutes.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    To serve, add a steak to each plate and top with half the butter. Divide the fries into 2 and place them next to the beef. Serve immediately.
    Step 7

Comments 5

  • HuntTrapFish

    HuntTrapFish a year ago

    I need an honest answer: I **LOVE** French fries. I’d really like to find the closest possible sub. I’ve tried rutabaga and it was … not… what I wanted. How do parsnips and / or turnips compare?

    • RousingRadish860954

      RousingRadish860954 6 months ago

      Great flavor but not “crispy”

    • UnbelievableMacadamia767784

      UnbelievableMacadamia767784 7 months ago

      Kohlrabi is a good option

    • millerj0957

      millerj0957 7 months ago

      Radishes are good cook I used in roast

  • SplendidKetone878020

    SplendidKetone878020 3 years ago

    Not vegetarian but showing up in the vegetarian section