steak au poivre

[stek oh pwav-r^uh, steyk oh pwah-vruh, pwahv]

noun

French.

plural

steaks au poivre 

1. pepper steak.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steak au poivre¹

Literally, “steak with pepper”

Example Sentences

It’s planning guest menus that are less polluting to grow and cook than typical French fare: more plants, less steak au poivre.

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The Brazilian company’s smart induction cooktop promises to help you make perfect risotto, steak au poivre and caramel toffee, among 200 other recipes.

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Over dinner, steak au poivre for Kevin and steak frites for Will, they discovered that they both had joined gay sports leagues in D.C. to meet people.

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On another visit in late spring, the beef was an Asian twist on the French steak au poivre.

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Cheatham says she likes to use green peppercorns in combination with black when making steak au poivre.

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