noun
- Plural of chateaubriand; thick slices 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 menu featured chateaubriands served with béarnaise sauce.
- We ordered two chateaubriands for our anniversary dinner.
- The chef prepared the chateaubriands to a perfect medium-rare.
- Chateaubriands are considered a premium cut of beef.
- The wine pairing complemented the rich chateaubriands beautifully.