BEEF OLIVE Meaning and
Definition
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A beef olive is a culinary term that refers to a dish and a specific preparation method in traditional British cuisine. It typically consists of thin slices of beef (such as rump or flank steak) that are pounded to increase tenderness, then stuffed or wrapped around a filling. The filling commonly includes ingredients such as sausage meat, breadcrumbs, finely chopped herbs (such as parsley), onions, garlic, and sometimes bacon or cheese.
The beef slices are usually seasoned with salt, pepper, and other desired spices before being tightly rolled or wrapped around the filling. Some recipes may secure the rolls with toothpicks or kitchen string to keep the shape intact during cooking. The beef olive is then typically browned in a hot pan before being slow-cooked in a rich broth or gravy until tender.
The name "beef olive" is derived from the visual resemblance of the rolled-up beef slices to an olive, as the shape is somewhat oval or cylindrical. It is often served with the cooking liquid, which has been thickened to create a flavorful sauce.
Beef olives are commonly served as a hearty main dish, particularly as part of a Sunday roast dinner or a special occasion meal. The dish offers a combination of tender beef, a savory filling, and a flavorful sauce, making it a popular choice for those seeking comfort food or traditional British cuisine.
Common Misspellings for BEEF OLIVE
- veef olive
- neef olive
- heef olive
- geef olive
- bwef olive
- bsef olive
- bdef olive
- bref olive
- b4ef olive
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- be3f olive
- beed olive
- beec olive
- beev olive
- beeg olive
Etymology of BEEF OLIVE
The word beef olive is derived from the Middle English word olive which means a sweet or pungent sauce typically used as a marinade or for basting meat. This word is ultimately derived from the Old French word olive which means olive. The term beef refers to the type of meat used (beef) and the dish itself often resembles a stuffed olive in appearance, hence the name beef olive.
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