stroganoff

Named after the Stroganov family, a distinguished Russian family involved in the settlement of Siberia, Russian Стро́ганов (Stróganov).

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈstroʊɡənɔf/

stroganoff (plural stroganoffs)

1. A dish of sautéed pieces of beef (or a substitute) served in a sauce with sour cream.
   • 2002, Hope Ricciotti; Vincent Connelly, The Pregnancy Cookbook:

     With its creamy texture and unique taste, our version is certain to win over even the most diehard stroganoff fans.

   • 1999, John Yeoman, Self Reliance: A Recipe for the New Millennium:

     For an unusual kidney stroganoff, saute them in a casserole with chopped onions, celery and carrot, then stew in wine, beer, cider or stock till tender, and stir in a little cream before serving.

Stroganoff is sometimes, but not always, capitalised. Although it may originally have functioned as an adjective following the noun beef, it is now often regarded as a noun in itself, just as preparations of chicken Kiev are now frequently referred to as kievs.