Carpetbag steak
noun
a thick-cut filet mignon or sirloin steak with a pocket cut into it and stuffed with seasoned oysters, then grilled
Word Origin
from having an opening like a carpetbag; of US origin, though popular in Australia
Usage Note
cooking
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