What oil does Outback Steakhouse fry in?
Outback Steakhouse cooks with Beef tallow in the shared deep fryer (allergen page, created Aug 2026: "Deep fried items are fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow") - Bloomin Onion, Aussie Fries, coconut shrimp, tenders; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Per outback.com/allergens..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Outback Steakhouse
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Lobster Tails (2) | 1.0g |
| Victoria's Filet (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Center-Cut Sirloin (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 1.2g |
| Sirloin (8 oz) | 1.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Outback Steakhouse report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Outback Steakhouse use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Outback Steakhouse uses: Beef tallow in the shared deep fryer (allergen page, created Aug 2026: "Deep fried items are fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow") - Bloomin Onion, Aussie Fries, coconut shrimp, tenders; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Per outback.com/allergens.. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.