steak au poivre

[ stek oh pwav-ruh; English steyk oh pwah-vruh, pwahv ]

noun

, French.

, plural steaks au poivre [stek oh , pwav, -r, uh, steyks, oh , pwah, -vr, uh, pwahv]

1. pepper steak ( def 2 ).

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.

From New York Times

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

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post