Definition

Noun: A delmonico steak is a specific cut of beef steak taken from the front section of the short loin. It is known for being a relatively small, tender, and flavorful steak.

Usage

The term "delmonico steak" is used to order or describe this particular cut of beef, typically in the context of a restaurant menu or butcher shop.

Examples

• The restaurant's signature dish is a delmonico steak served with garlic butter.
• For a special occasion, he grilled two thick delmonico steaks.
• Ask the butcher if they have any delmonico steak available today.

Advanced Usage

While "delmonico steak" primarily refers to the cut from the short loin, the name has been used historically and regionally to refer to other premium steak cuts, leading to some variation. Its name is derived from Delmonico's Restaurant in 19th-century New York, which popularized it.

Variants and Related Words

• Rib-eye steak: A different, often larger and more marbled, cut of steak from the rib section.
• New York strip steak: A cut from the short loin that is similar to, and sometimes confused with, the delmonico steak.
• Filet mignon: A very tender steak cut from the smaller end of the tenderloin.

Synonyms

• Boneless strip steak
• Club steak (a very similar or identical cut)

Related Phrases

• Cut of steak: A general term for a slice of meat from a cow.
• Short loin: The section of the cow from which the delmonico steak is cut.

Noun

1. small steak from the front of the short loin of beef