Steak with Roquefort sauce

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Steak with Roquefort sauce is a classic French bistro dish featuring a seared beef steak topped with a rich, creamy sauce made from Roquefort cheese, a pungent blue cheese from the south of France. The sauce is typically made by melting the cheese into a base of cream, butter, and sometimes a splash of brandy or cognac, creating a bold, savory complement to the beef.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the steak, along with calcium from the cheese, and a single serving typically ranges from 600 to 800 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	720 kcal
Protein	48 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	58 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	5.2 mg
Zinc	9.8 mg
Vitamin B12	4.5 µg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Calcium	220 mg
Phosphorus	480 mg
Selenium	52 µg
Potassium	620 mg

Per 1 steak with sauce (approx. 250 g total) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a prime example of French 'cuisine bourgeoise,' where a simple, high-quality ingredient (steak) is elevated by a luxurious, regionally specific sauce. Nutritionally, the combination offers a dense source of complete protein and healthy fats, though the high saturated fat content from both the beef and cheese makes it an indulgent meal.