Description
Old Fashioned Swiss Steak is a timeless comfort food classic that features tender beef round steak simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce until fork-tender. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Round Steak:
- 2 pounds beef round steak (about 1/2 inch thick)
Flour Mixture:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Oil:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato Base:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Beef Broth:
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Cut and Pound the Steak: Cut the round steak into serving-size portions and tenderize by pounding with a meat mallet.
- Dredge in Flour: Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a dish. Coat each steak piece in the flour mixture.
- Brown the Steak: Brown the steak in a skillet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, and beef broth.
- Simmer: Return the steak to the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until tender.
- Serve: Serve the Swiss steak over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- You can bake covered at 325°F for 2 hours instead of simmering on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
