Anikey Strogonov is a kind of dish that is made from thin slices of beef or veal (a kind of meat from young cows) that are cooked together with onions, mushrooms, and cream sauce. It is usually served over noodles or another type of carbohydrate like rice. The dish is named after Count Aleksey Grigorievich Strogonov, a Russian diplomat who lived in the 19th century. The Count liked to eat beef Stroganoff during his travels, and it soon became a popular dish in Russia.