Definition

Noun: A dish consisting of small cubes of beef that are cooked by diners at the table in a pot of hot oil or broth, and then typically dipped into a selection of sauces before eating. It is a communal and interactive dining experience.

Usage

"Beef fondue" is used as a singular, countable noun to refer to the specific meal or the concept of the dish. It describes both the food items and the social meal event. - We are having beef fondue for dinner tonight. - The key to a good beef fondue is using high-quality oil and tender cuts of meat.

Examples

• The restaurant's specialty is its beef fondue, served with six different dipping sauces.
• For our anniversary, we prepared a romantic beef fondue at home.
• Cooking the meat in the fondue pot is the most fun part of eating beef fondue.

Advanced Usage

• "to do/have a beef fondue": This phrasing emphasizes the activity or event of eating this dish.
  • Let's do a beef fondue this weekend with the family.

Variants and Related Words

• Fondue (n): The broader category of dishes where food is dipped into a shared pot. This can include cheese fondue (melted cheese) or chocolate fondue (melted chocolate for dipping fruit).
• Fondue bourguignonne (n): Another name for beef fondue, originating from the Burgundy region of France, where meat is cooked in hot oil.
• Fondue chinoise (n): A variation where thin slices of meat are cooked in a pot of simmering broth instead of oil.

Synonyms

• Meat fondue: A more general term that could include other types of meat like chicken or lamb prepared in the same way.
• Fondue bourguignonne: The specific French term for this style of beef fondue.

Related Phrases

• Fondue set (n): The specialized cooking equipment used for preparing fondue, typically consisting of a pot, a stand with a heat source, and long forks.
  • We received a beautiful stainless steel fondue set as a wedding gift.
• Dipping sauce (n): A sauce meant for dipping pieces of food. Essential for the beef fondue experience.
  • Common dipping sauces for beef fondue include béarnaise, horseradish, and garlic aioli.

Noun

1. cubes of beef cooked in hot oil and then dipped in various tasty sauces