stroganoff

American  

[straw-guh-nawf, stroh-] / ˈstrɔ gəˌnɔf, ˈstroʊ- /

noun

Cooking.

1. a dish of meat sautéed with onion and cooked in a sauce of sour cream, seasonings, and, usually, mushrooms.

   beef stroganoff.

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stroganoff British  

/ ˈstrɒɡəˌnɒf /

noun

1. short for beef stroganoff

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Etymology

Origin of stroganoff

Named after P. Stroganov, 19th-century Russian count and diplomat

Example Sentences

It adds depth to weeknight beef stew when hours of simmering aren’t on the table, and lends a savory, umami backbone to mushroom stroganoff that tastes far more intentional than the effort required.

From Salon

One recipe I’ve been quietly workshopping in anticipation of cooler weather is a beef-and-mushroom stroganoff with a horseradish cream sauce.

From Salon

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

From Salon

We went back and forth that way for a time—pork chops and spinach, chicken and grapefruit, beef Stroganoff and eggplant—and she was right, dead right every time.

From Literature

This Brazilian stroganoff is made with chicken.

From New York Times