Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish featuring sautéed pieces of beef, often tenderloin or sirloin, in a rich and creamy sauce made with sour cream, mushrooms, and onions. It's typically served over a starch like egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, making it a hearty and comforting one-pan meal.

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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 butter, with a moderate to high carbohydrate content depending on the serving base. A typical serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, providing a good source of iron, B vitamins, and selenium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Calcium	80 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Stroganoff has evolved from a 19th-century Russian aristocratic dish into a global comfort food, with many regional variations. Nutritionally, the sour cream not only adds a tangy flavor but also helps tenderize the meat and provides a dose of probiotics and calcium.