Outback Steakhouse
Aussie Fries with cheese and bacon. Beef tallow cooking medium.
At a glance
Nutrition facts
Outback publishes full nutrition data for its menu. Figures below reflect the standard Aussie Fries and plain Steak Fries portions.
| Serving | Calories | Fat (g) | Sat fat (g) | Sodium (mg) | Carbs (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak Fries (plain, small side) | 420 | 20 | 9 | 510 | 53 |
| Aussie Fries (cheese + bacon, full appetizer) | 1,080 | 68 | 26 | 1,750 | 76 |
Saturated fat is high because of both the beef tallow cooking medium (~50% saturated vs. ~15% for canola) and the bacon-and-cheese topping on Aussie Fries. The appetizer portion exceeds the FDA daily sodium guideline on its own.
Ingredients, line by line
The base Steak Fries ingredient list is short. The Aussie Fries topping adds cheese and bacon, which multiply the ingredient and allergen footprint considerably:
Oil & fryer setup
Oil: Beef tallow. Outback is listed in industry roundups (Chowhound, 2026) as one of the small number of US casual-dining chains cooking fries in a traditional animal fat. The beef tallow is sourced from standard commercial rendering operations.
Fryer: Shared. The fry fryer at Outback is used for all breaded appetizer items including coconut shrimp, Bloomin' Onion, chicken strips, and other wheat-coated dishes. For celiacs, the shared-fryer cross-contact is disqualifying. The fries themselves also contain the cheese/bacon toppings on the Aussie preparation, which adds milk and pork cross-contact to even plain Steak Fries orders prepared in the same equipment.
The beef tallow at Outback is historical, not a recent reformulation. The chain's Australian-steakhouse positioning makes the fat choice brand-coherent (steak and tallow align). From a MAHA-criteria standpoint, Outback's cooking medium scores well; from a dietary-restriction standpoint, it disqualifies the fries for a large population of diners. The cheese-and-bacon topping on Aussie Fries adds a second layer of restrictions regardless of oil choice.
Top-9 allergen status
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | ✗ Contains |
| Wheat | ! Caution |
| Egg | ! Caution |
| Soy | ! Caution |
| Peanut | ✓ Free |
| Tree nut | ✓ Free |
| Fish | ! Caution |
| Shellfish | ! Caution |
| Sesame | ✓ Free |
Aussie Fries contain milk (cheese topping) as a direct ingredient. Plain Steak Fries are milk-caution via shared equipment with Aussie prep. Wheat, egg, and seafood allergens appear via shared fryer with Bloomin' Onion, coconut shrimp, and breaded sides.
Frequently asked questions
Are Outback's Aussie Fries vegetarian?
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Does Outback use beef tallow in their fries?
Sources
- Chowhound: Restaurant Chains With Beef Tallow Fries On The Menu — Industry roundup confirming Outback among US casual-dining chains using animal-fat frying medium. Published 2026.
- Outback Nutrition & Allergen Guide — Chain-wide nutrition and allergen disclosure for sides and appetizers.
- Bloomin' Brands corporate filings — Parent-company context for Outback positioning and operations.
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