pot-au-feu
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- noun
- /ˌpɑːtoʊˈfɜːr/
- For dinner, I made a hearty pot-au-feu with tender beef and fresh vegetables simmered in rich broth.
Examples
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I love to eat pot-au-feu on cold winter nights.
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A classic pot-au-feu features beef shank, marrow bones, and root vegetables.
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She followed her grandmother's recipe for pot-au-feu to serve at the family dinner.
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The chef prepared a delicious pot-au-feu for the winter menu.
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Have you ever tried pot-au-feu?
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She enjoys cooking a traditional pot-au-feu using family recipes passed down through generations.
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The restaurant's signature dish is a flavorful pot-au-feu that warms the soul on cold winter nights.
Synonyms
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A dish of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid
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A dish of beef cooked slowly with vegetables in liquid
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A stew of meat and potatoes cooked slowly in a covered pot
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A thick soup or stew made from vegetables and sometimes meat, often eaten in the past
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A beef stew slowly cooked in wine with vegetables and herbs
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A stew of meat and potatoes cooked slowly in a covered pot
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A French beef stew cooked with red wine, mushrooms, and onions
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A dish of beef slowly cooked in beer with garlic and served with boiled potatoes
A thick soup with meat and vegetables
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Etymology
Pot-au-feu comes from French and literally means pot 'pot', au 'on the', feu 'fire'. So a pot-au-feu is a simple stew of meat and vegetables slowly cooked in one pot over the fire or stove, which is why the name fits its meaning.