Definition

Noun: A dish consisting of a steak, typically beef, that is coated in crushed peppercorns before being pan-seared or pan-broiled. It is traditionally served with a sauce made from the pan drippings, brandy (or cognac), and butter.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to this classic French dish. It is a culinary term found on restaurant menus and in cooking contexts. - The bistro is famous for its steak au poivre. - For our anniversary dinner, I learned how to cook steak au poivre.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used without translation in English-language menus to evoke its French origin and gourmet quality.
• While "au poivre" literally means "with pepper," in culinary English it functions as a fixed name for this specific preparation and is not typically applied to other peppered dishes.

Variants and Related Words

• Pepper steak: A more general English term that can refer to a steak seasoned with pepper, but it is not identical to the specific French preparation and sauce of .

Synonyms

• Peppered steak (This is a descriptive synonym but lacks the specific connotation of the classic French recipe and sauce.)

Related Phrases

• Au poivre: This adjective phrase, meaning "with pepper," can describe the style of preparation. For example, "tuna " would be tuna prepared in a similar peppercorn-crusted style.

Noun

1. steak covered with crushed peppercorns pan-broiled and served with brandy-and-butter sauce