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

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2023

Try this bold meat-free reimagination of classic stroganoff.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2023

Roasting the mushrooms infuses this creamy meatless stroganoff with umami.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

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