steak au poivre
Americannoun
plural
steaks au poivreEtymology
Origin of steak au poivre
Literally, “steak with pepper”
Example Sentences
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On the menu is uni pasta, hanger steak au poivre and a dry-aged burger with fries, which restaurant critic Bill Addison says doesn’t require any twists because “it’s simply a fantastic burger.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
Across cities like New York and London, that tradition has evolved into a modern kind of “rustic luxe”: homey duck confit and steak au poivre served under soft lighting and mismatched furniture.
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025
The Brazilian company’s smart induction cooktop promises to help you make perfect risotto, steak au poivre and caramel toffee, among 200 other recipes.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023
Cheatham says she likes to use green peppercorns in combination with black when making steak au poivre.
From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022
They are usually smart, rarely screwing up your steak au poivre for a steak pizziola.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2017
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