Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish featuring sautéed pieces of beef, typically tenderloin or sirloin, served in a rich and creamy sauce made with sour cream, onions, and mushrooms. It's often paired with a starch like egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the savory sauce. The dish is a staple of Russian cuisine and has become popular worldwide with many regional variations.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and fat from the sour cream and cooking fats, with a moderate amount of carbs depending on the side dish served. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, and calcium from the sour cream. A typical serving can range from 400 to 700 calories, largely influenced by the cut of beef, amount of sour cream, and portion size of the accompanying starch.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish is named after the influential Stroganov family in 19th-century Russia, and its popularity spread through Russian aristocracy and later globally. Nutritionally, the traditional use of sour cream not only adds a tangy flavor but also helps tenderize the beef and provides probiotics, though modern versions often vary in richness.