Where does Beef stroganoff come from?

Beef stroganoff — country of origin: Russia.

What is Beef stroganoff made of?

Beef, button mushroom, onion, sour cream, butter, mustard, wheat flour.

Which allergens does Beef stroganoff contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose). Contains mustard and mustard products.

Beef stroganoff

A Russian dish of beef strips in a sour cream sauce with onion and mushrooms, usually served with potatoes, rice or noodles. Its origin is disputed.

Also known as: Stroganoff · Beef Stroganov · Boeuf Stroganoff

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

Mustard

Contains mustard and mustard products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Beef stroganoff is a dish of thin strips of beef braised in a sour cream sauce with onion and mushrooms. It is widely served in Russia and in many other countries.

What it really is

Classic beef stroganoff is made from strips of beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut thin and seared quickly in butter or oil, then removed from the pan. Onion and mushrooms are softened in the same pan, dusted with flour, and loosened with stock. The sauce is finished with sour cream and mustard, and the beef is returned to it just to heat through.

The dish is named after the Stroganov family, but the origin of the recipe is disputed, and the earliest printed versions date from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The main contrast is with plain beef in gravy: stroganoff is defined by the sour cream sauce and the thin cut of meat, and the cooking is quick, not a long braise.

How it's served

Served hot on a plate, with the sauce spooned over the beef.
Usually accompanied by boiled potatoes, buttered egg noodles or rice.
Often finished with chopped parsley or dill on top.
Eaten with a fork and a spoon, with pickled cucumber as a side in Russian home cooking.

Name the key ingredients: beef strips, onion, mushrooms and sour cream sauce.
State the allergens that apply: MILK (butter and sour cream) and MUSTARD if mustard is used in the sauce, plus WHEAT from the flour that thickens the sauce.
State the accompaniment (potatoes, rice or noodles), as it is usually served with a starch.
Specify the beef cut when known, for example sirloin or tenderloin.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beef stroganoff?: A Russian dish of beef strips in a sour cream sauce with onion and mushrooms, usually served with potatoes, rice or noodles. Its origin is disputed.
Where does Beef stroganoff come from?: Beef stroganoff — country of origin: Russia.
What is Beef stroganoff made of?: Beef, button mushroom, onion, sour cream, butter, mustard, wheat flour.
Which allergens does Beef stroganoff contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose). Contains mustard and mustard products.
What is Beef stroganoff also known as?: Stroganoff, Beef Stroganov, Boeuf Stroganoff.