Beef Stroganoff
Creamy beef mushroom dish
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich beef and creamy sauce.
Merlot
Merlot's soft fruitiness balances the savory flavors of the dish.
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the creamy mushroom sauce well.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc offers herbal notes that enhance the beef's earthiness.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — light effervescence and citrus lift to cut cream and refresh palate.
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
sweet/bitter/herbal — sweet vermouth echoes beef umami, bitter herbs add depth.
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
sweet/bitter — classic vermouth-forward profile complements beef richness.
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — bright lemon acidity balances creamy sauce, cleansing between bites.
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/smoke — honey and lemon cut fat while gentle smoke echoes beefy notes.
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/bubbles/smoke — tart wine float and citrus help lift creamy, mushroom flavors.
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/herbal/smoke — complex, savory bitters and herbal notes match depth of dish.