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Definition of stroganoff

stroganoff

/ˈstroʊ.ɡə.nɔːf/
stro · ga · noff
Plural:stroganoffs
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• noun

1

A dish of Russian origin consisting of sautéed strips of beef (or another main ingredient, such as chicken or mushrooms) cooked with onions and served in a rich sauce made with sour cream or smetana, often over noodles or rice.

Example

"For dinner, she prepared a hearty mushroom and beef stroganoff served over wide egg noodles."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the late 19th century after the aristocratic Russian Stroganov family (specifically attributed to a French chef working for Count Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov), via the traditional French spelling 'Stroganoff'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stroganoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stroganoff
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