Indulge in the hearty goodness of Swiss steak, a classic dish brimming with savory flavors. This tantalizing dish features tender pieces of beef simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy, accompanied by an array of vegetables that soak up the delectable sauce. The harmonious blend of spices and herbs, including paprika, thyme, and bay leaves, infuses the gravy with an aromatic depth, while the addition of Worcestershire sauce lends a tangy complexity. Whether you prefer the traditional stovetop method or the convenience of a slow cooker, this versatile recipe offers two options to suit your cooking preferences. The inclusion of a vegetarian alternative, featuring hearty mushrooms and tofu, caters to diverse dietary needs, ensuring everyone can savor this comforting dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with nostalgia and deliciousness as you explore the delectable recipes presented here.
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SKILLET SWISS STEAK
This weeknight-fast Swiss steak recipe is made on the stovetop in just 30 minutes (traditional Swiss steak braises in the oven for an hour or more). Sautéed peppers, onions and tomatoes make a quick, savory sauce. Ask your butcher for 4 equal-size cube steaks (about 4 ounces each) so they cook evenly.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Steak Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Sprinkle steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the steaks in it.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook the steaks until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add onion slices and cook, turning once and pressing with a spatula a few times, until browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Stir in bell pepper, separating the onion rings as you stir, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice and Worcestershire. Cook, stirring, breaking up the tomatoes and scraping up any browned bits, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 577.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
SIZZLE & SMOKE FLAT IRON STEAKS
Smoked paprika and chipotle pepper give this version of blackened steak a spicy, Southwestern flair. To cool things off, add a salad of leafy greens with fruit and cheeses. -Denise Pounds, Hutchinson, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine seasonings; rub over steaks. In a large skillet, cook beef in butter over medium-high heat for 30 seconds on each side. Reduce heat to medium; cook steaks for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Cut into slices; serve with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SAVORY SWISS STEAK SIZZLE
I confess that I haven't made Swiss steak in a good while, so when I did think of it, I had to create my own recipe. It turned out quite nicely and provided just that comfort that I remembered as a kid. If you like this recipe, see others at my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com
Provided by Sherry Peyton
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cut the steak into approximately equal pieces of about 4 ounces each. Pound both size with the dimpled side of a meat tenderizer. Do not turn it into a cobweb, but do but a bit of effort to it. Salt and pepper one side and lay seasoned side down in a shallow dish with flour. Salt and pepper the other side, and turn over, pressing lightly. Pick up and shake off excess.
- 2. Place the floured pieces of meat into a saute pan in which you have heated about 2 tbsp of canola oi. Fry until browned, turn, and brown the other side.
- 3. Add the beef stock, reduce the heat to a bare simmer. Slice the onion into either medium slices or into dice. Add the garlic and stir around to distribute around the pan. Then lay in the onions. Add the tomatoes, and add more pepper.
- 4. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. Check occasionally. Meat should "give" and break apart after three hours.
- 5. Place softened butter into a small bowl and add the equal amount of flour. Using a fork, mash and scrape, until it is one homogeneous mass of raw roux. Add in tsp to the simmering meat. It will melt out quickly. Turn up the heat to bring to a soft boil, and allow the "gravy" to thicken into a sauce consistency.
- 6. This serves well with either boiled or mashed potatoes with the meat "sauce" serving as a great gravy.
SAVORY SWISS STEAK
I don't remember where this recipe originally came from, but it's been a keeper. It's easy to do and is delicious! Hope y'all enjoy it!
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Beef
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Mix flour and mustard. Dredge steak in flour mixture and pound in with a cleated meat mallet. Cut pounded steak into serving size pieces.
- 2. Heat oil in heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown on both sides. Transfer to crock pot.
- 3. Add tomatoes with liquid, onions, celery, carrots, Worcestershire and sugar to meat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with rice or potatoes and your favorite veggies.
- 4. NOTE: You may also do this in the oven. Once meat has been browned, place in a shallow baking dish, add tomatoes and remaining ingredients, salt & pepper to taste. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender when pierced.
SAVORY SWISS STEAK
Have you ever had cube steak (or round steak) sitting in your freezer and had absolutely no idea how you were going to prepare it differently than usual? This was my dilemma until I came across this recipe by Marilyn Moll of Urban Homemaker in a cookbook my friend Shannon kindly printed off for me. Marilyn describes it best: "Vegetables thicken the sauce-like gravy which smothers fork-tender steak." It is important to peel and grate your carrots and finely chop your onion and celery for the gravy to form properly. I also tend to double the amount of flour/mustard mixture that I dredge my round or cube steaks in to be sure that they are well coated. I serve this with cheddar and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Provided by misscrys79
Categories Steak
Time 6h20m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut round steak or cube steak into 6 or more serving size pieces.
- Salt and pepper steak pieces.
- Combine flour and dried mustard; then coat steak pieces with flour mixture.
- Using a large frying pan, brown the meat in 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Transfer to a crock pot.
- Heat remaining oil and butter in the same frying pan.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until vegetables are glazed.
- Add tomatoes, Worcestershire, and sugar. Heat, scraping up drippings from bottom of pan.
- Pour vegetable mixture over the meat in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until tender.
- Serve meat with vegetable sauce over top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley as garnish, if desired.
- Note: I won't claim that this is the most beautiful looking dish in the world but even the kids loved it once they got past their initial wrinkled nose inspections. It sure does smell good while cooking though.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 398.2, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 33.3
OVEN SWISS STEAK
I was really glad to find this recipe since it's a great way to use round steak and it picks up fabulous flavor from one of my favorite herbs - tarragon. I am a homemaker with three children and enjoy cooking tasty dinners like this one for my family. -Lorna Dickau, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. , Trim beef; cut into serving-size pieces. Brown on both sides in drippings. Top meat with mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with tarragon and bacon. Cover and bake at 325°, until meat is tender, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours, basting twice. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Return meat to skillet and turn to coat with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
"SWISS" ROUND STEAK WITH ONION GRAVY
We always called this "Salisbury Steak", but it does not have tomatoes. Comfort food at it's best...
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Steak
Time 2h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut round steak into 6 serving size pieces.
- On a cutting board, dredge pieces with flour, salt and pepper.
- Pound flour into the meat with a meat mallet.
- Turn pieces, dredge, and pound until they can't hold any more flour.
- (This can be a messy process, so be warned!).
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil and brown steak pieces on both sides.
- Place in a covered casserole.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet.
- Saute until onions are limp (5 minutes).
- Place onions and garlic over steak pieces in casserole dish.
- Add enough beef broth to barely cover meat.
- The flour from the meat will thicken the broth as it bakes and will make its own gravy.
- Bake at 300F for 2 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.
EASY AND QUICK SWISS STEAK
This was my favorite growing up. I was amazed when I was older and asked my mom for the recipe how EASY it is! A small amount of prep. time, a day in the slow cooker, and you'll be amazed! It sounds too simple to be good... TRUST me! This gets RAVE reviews when we make it! The amount of vegetables is only an estimate. Use as many or as few as you choose. When it's done, you will have a yummy gravy, and will have to carefully dig for the steak pieces.
Provided by azdadof5
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and pepper, and paprika. Dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, and place in the skillet. Brown steaks on both sides, and remove from heat.
- In a slow cooker, alternate layers of steak, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes.
- Cover, and cook 6 to 8 hours on Low, until steaks are very tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality flank steak or round steak for the best flavor and texture.
- Tenderize the steak by pounding it with a meat mallet or using a fork to poke holes in it.
- Marinating the steak in a mixture of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes will help to flavor it.
- Sear the steak in a hot skillet over medium-high heat to create a flavorful crust.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the steak in the sauce for 1-2 hours, or until it is tender.
- Serve the steak with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Conclusion:
Savory Swiss steak is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful Swiss steak that your family and friends will love.
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