noun
- a thick slice of beef tenderloin, typically grilled or broiled and served with a rich sauce
Usage: culinary term; named after French writer and diplomat François-René de Chateaubriand
Examples
- The restaurant's signature dish was a perfectly cooked chateaubriand served with béarnaise sauce.
- She ordered the chateaubriand, which arrived as an impressive thick-cut steak.
- The chef prepared the chateaubriand with a red wine reduction.
- For special occasions, they always request the chateaubriand at their favorite steakhouse.