A Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with sour cream, typically accompanied by rice or noodles.
Named after the wealthy Russian Stroganov family, particularly Count Pavel Stroganov (1774-1817). The dish was created by a French chef working for the family and became popular in Russian aristocratic circles before spreading internationally.
Beef Stroganoff was actually invented as a way to make tough cuts of meat tender by cutting them into thin strips and cooking them quickly in a rich sauce! The original recipe didn't include mushrooms or paprika - those were American additions that became so popular they're now considered 'classic' ingredients.
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