bifshtek

/ˌbɪfˈʃtɛk/

Etymology

From Russian бифште́к(с) (bifšték(s)), from English beefsteak(s). Doublet of beefsteak and bistek.

noun

  1. A Russian ground meat dish, often made from beef, consisting of minced meat mixed with various ingredients such as onions, spices, and sometimes breadcrumbs or eggs, shaped into patties or cutlets and pan-fried or baked.“Here iss the dinner! There iss no truffles—there iss no goose—there iss no fish—but we have nice bifshteks!”