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

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stroganoff

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 ● Jan. 5, 2026

Mushroom stroganoff makes a creamy vegetarian topping that suits rustic hand-cut pasta, too.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2023

He said he draws on food that he’s enjoyed, including Mexican salsas and sauces, but also classic dishes from his childhood, such as beef stroganoff, and from other lands, including Vietnam, India and China.

From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022

He was pretty sure even Mrs. Garner’s stroganoff would taste good right about now.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova