beef Stroganoff

Russia · Europe

Short description: Beef Stroganoff is a sautéed beef dish finished in a tangy sour-cream sauce.
Ingredients: Beef strips cooked with onion, mushrooms, sour cream, mustard, stock, butter, and often served with potatoes or noodles.
Cultural note: Its fame comes from a restaurant-friendly formula: quick-cooked beef, rich sauce, and a starch to catch it.
Common misconception: The creamy sauce is traditional to many versions, but exact sides and mushrooms vary by era and cook.

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