Stroganoff Sauce

Stroganoff sauce is a rich, creamy sauce traditionally made with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and beef broth, finished with sour cream. It originates from Russia and is most famously paired with beef strips and egg noodles or rice.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is typically high in fat, especially from the sour cream and butter, and provides a good source of protein and B vitamins from the beef and dairy. A standard serving can range from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the richness of the ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	0.6 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg

Per 1/2 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish was named after the influential Stroganov family in 19th-century Russia, and its signature tangy creaminess comes from a French-influenced technique of adding sour cream at the end to prevent curdling.