**Hungarian Swiss Steak: A Culinary Symphony of Tenderness and Flavor**
Hailing from the heart of Europe, Hungarian Swiss steak is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This classic comfort food showcases tenderized steak enveloped in a rich, savory sauce, accompanied by a medley of sautéed onions and mushrooms. As the succulent meat simmers in a flavorful broth infused with paprika, garlic, and caraway seeds, it absorbs the essence of these aromatic spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. While the traditional Hungarian Swiss steak recipe takes center stage, the article also unveils variations that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Vegetarians can embark on a culinary adventure with the enticing vegetarian Swiss steak, where hearty portobello mushrooms replace the beef, offering a meaty texture and umami-rich flavor. For those seeking a lighter option, the Swiss steak bites tantalize with tender morsels of steak enveloped in a delectable sauce, perfect for effortless entertaining or quick weeknight meals.
HUNGARIAN SWISS STEAK
This heartwarming goulash skillet supper is flavored with paprika, ketchup, caraway seed and sour cream.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut beef into 4 serving pieces. Sprinkle both sides of beef with seasoned salt.
- Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet 4 to 8 minutes, turning once, until brown.
- Stir in tomatoes, paprika, ketchup and caraway seed; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is tender. Top each serving with sour cream and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg
SWISS STEAK
An old family favorite salvaged from our 30-plus-year-old cookbook. We like this served over egg noodles. I like to increase the tomatoes to a 15 ½-ounce can, and I use a full green pepper and add a teaspoon of paprika.
Provided by Chuck Schmahl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle half the flour mixture on one side of round steak pieces; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Flip steak and coat with remaining flour mixture; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Cut steak into 6 pieces.
- Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat; place steak pieces in the hot shortening. Cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour, adding water as needed.
- Turn steak pieces over and add tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 329.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SWISS STEAK
For dinner tonight, try Alton Brown's Swiss Steak cutlets from Good Eats on Food Network, cooked in bacon drippings and smothered in an oniony beef gravy.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices and season on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Dredge the pieces of meat on both sides in the flour mixture. Tenderize the meat using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Dredge the slices on both sides once more and set aside.
- Add enough of the bacon drippings or vegetable oil to just cover the bottom of a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the steaks to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a plate and repeat until all of the steaks have been browned.
- Remove the last steaks from the pot and add the onions, garlic, and celery. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Next add the tomatoes, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and stir to combine. Return the meat to the pot, submerging it in the liquid. Cover the pot and place it in the oven on the middle rack. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.
TRADITIONAL STYLE SWISS STEAK
Family or company dinner. Very filling and it freezes great! I've made this Swiss Steak for a good 40 years..it's definitely "tried and true"!
Provided by Peg1933
Categories Meat
Time 2h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Grease interior of covered roasting pan or Dutch oven.
- Cut round steak into serving size pieces (approximately 4 inch squares).
- Sprinkle both sides of steak pieces with Aldolph's tenderizer.
- Place flour into plastic zip lock bag and place on a chopping block (or if you don't mind the flour mess clean-up, just place half the flour on a sheet of waxed paper that's on top of a chopping block).
- Place 4 or 5 pieces of steak into the bag of flour, turning over several times to coat, then using the edge of a dinner plate, pound the flour into the meat.
- Do this to both sides several times.
- Remove the "pounded and floured" meat, and continue with remaining pieces.
- Heat heavy skillet until droplet of water rolls when dropped into hot skillet.
- Now add the Crisco; when Crisco is melted, add the butter.
- Quickly fry steak pieces, in batches, until browned good on both sides.
- Remove to plate until all steak has been browned.
- Lower heat, add onions and green peppers, about 1/4 tsp black pepper with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and scant 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Remember NOT to salt the steak if you've used Aldolph's tenderizer, but you do need to salt the onions and green pepper.
- Cook the peppers and onions until lightly browned on edges.
- Do not let burn!
- Pour in the canned whole tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Break up tomatoes a bit with a spoon, leaving some in rather large pieces.
- When this comes to a boil, remove from heat.
- Pour tomato, green pepper, onion mixture into bottom of the greased roasting pan.
- Place fried steak over the top.
- Cover and bake 1 3/4 hours.
- Check liquid about half way through baking time, add 1/4-1/2 cup water if necessary to keep sauce from drying out.
- You want to maintain a gravy.
- Serve in large "Country Style Bowl" with side dish of buttered and creamed mashed potatoes.
- My family enjoys mayo cole slaw as the side dish with the Swiss Steak.
- AND lots of bread and butter to dunk into the "gravy".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.2, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 216.8, Sodium 814.9, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 14.3, Protein 87
HUNGARIAN PEPPER STEAK
This came from a weekly newspaper I recieve. This is not your typical pepper steak. Every time I decide to make pepper steak for supper, my husband insists I do this one.
Provided by Across the Ocean
Categories Meat
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet, add beef, sliced onion, garlic.
- Stir until meat browns and onions are soft.
- In a large bowl combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard and water.
- Pour sauce over meat; cover and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4, Fat 42.9, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 1519, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 32.9
Tips:
- Use a good quality, thick cut steak for the best results.
- Tenderize the steak before cooking to help break down the tough fibers.
- Brown the steak in a hot skillet to create a flavorful crust.
- Cook the steak in a slow cooker on low heat for several hours to ensure it is tender and juicy.
- Add vegetables and spices to the slow cooker along with the steak for a complete meal.
- Serve the steak with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Conclusion:
Hungarian Swiss steak is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. The combination of tender steak, savory sauce, and vegetables makes it a meal that everyone will enjoy. With a little bit of planning, you can easily make this dish at home and impress your family and friends.
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