beef stroganoff

American

noun

Cooking.

stroganoff made with strips of beef.

beef stroganoff British

noun

a dish of thin strips of beef cooked with onions, mushrooms, and seasonings, served in a sour-cream sauce

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Etymology

Origin of beef stroganoff

First recorded in 1940–45

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They can be tougher, making them better for casseroles or slow cook recipes, like this beef stroganoff.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2023

I liked my beef stroganoff, though it was a long time coming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2023

When I saw she had a fresh take on beef stroganoff, I jumped on it.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022

Top dishes to pair with it range from lasagna to beef stroganoff.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2021

The standout was beef stroganoff, a debauch of heavy cream.

From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2015

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