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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.


stroganoff British  
/ ˈstrɒɡəˌnɒf /

noun

  1. short for beef stroganoff

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of stroganoff

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

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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

Chicken stroganoff included yellow heirloom carrots, perfectly cooked, a snowball of short-grain rice and a pepper-scented sauce.

From New York Times Apr. 6, 2023

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

From BBC Feb. 13, 2023

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

From Washington Post Dec. 6, 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

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