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Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut

Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut is a keto snack with 2 g net carbs, 24 g protein and 29 g fat per serving (370 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 45 minutes in total.

Crisp organic endive leaves hold warm slices of beef, sharp blue cheese and toasted walnuts, with fresh watercress for balance.

2.0 g estimated net carbs per serving45 min total4 servings
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Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut, a Ketogeni keto snack

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk, tree nuts, mustard, sulphites. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 45 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per servingAmount
Net carbohydrates2 g
Protein24 g
Fat29 g
Energy370 kcal

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

  1. 500 g organic beef tenderloin, trimmed
  2. 280 g organic Belgian endive leaves
  3. 80 g organic blue cheese, crumbled
  4. 40 g organic walnuts, toasted
  5. 40 g organic watercress
  6. 15 g organic butter
  7. 10 g organic Dijon mustard
  8. 15 ml organic red-wine vinegar
  9. 10 ml organic olive oil
  10. 1 pinch fine sea salt
  11. 1 pinch black pepper

Step-by-step method

  1. Take beef from the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Pat very dry and season.
  2. Whisk mustard, vinegar and oil. Separate endive leaves and arrange on a platter.
  3. Sear beef in a very hot pan, turning to brown all sides; baste with butter until it reaches your preferred safe doneness.
  4. Rest loosely covered, then slice thinly across the grain.
  5. Spoon dressing into endive leaves, add beef, blue cheese and walnuts, and scatter watercress over the platter.

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Storage

Toast nuts and make dressing up to two days ahead. Sear beef before serving.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut?

One serving has 2 g net carbohydrates, 24 g protein and 29 g fat (370 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut ahead, store or freeze it?

Toast nuts and make dressing up to two days ahead. Sear beef before serving.

Which allergens are in Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut?

It contains milk, tree nuts, mustard and sulphites, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Pepper-Seared Beef with Endive, Blue Cheese & Walnut?

Yes. Substitute aged organic cheddar and verify its label.

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