Best 7 So Tender Swiss Steak Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Swiss steak, a classic comfort food that promises a tender and flavorful experience. This hearty dish, originating from Switzerland, is a delightful medley of seared beef cubes simmered in a rich, savory sauce. With its origins in the frugal kitchens of Switzerland, Swiss steak has evolved into a cherished culinary creation, enjoyed by families and food enthusiasts worldwide.

The recipes presented in this article offer a diverse range of Swiss steak variations, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the traditional Swiss steak recipe that embodies the authentic flavors of Switzerland to the tantalizing slow cooker Swiss steak that effortlessly delivers fall-apart tender meat, each recipe promises a unique culinary journey. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Swiss steak sauce, whether you prefer a classic brown sauce or a tangy tomato-based sauce. Explore creative interpretations like the Swiss steak and dumplings recipe, where fluffy dumplings add an extra layer of comfort to the dish. And for those seeking a healthier option, the lightened-up Swiss steak recipe offers a flavorful compromise without sacrificing taste.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this collection of recipes will guide you through the process of crafting a remarkable Swiss steak. Prepare to savor the tender beef, complemented by the rich and flavorful sauce, and embrace the warmth and comfort that this classic dish brings to your table.

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CREAMY SWISS STEAK



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"When I was working, I'd put this Swiss steak in the slow cooker before I left for the day," recalls Gloria Carpenter of Bancroft, Michigan. A creamy mushroom sauce made with canned soup nicely flavors the tender round steak. "It's delicious and so simple to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into serving-size portions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup water
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, brown beef in butter on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with onion. Combine soup and water; pour over onion. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TENDER SWISS STEAK



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This is one of my family's favorite recipes. I sometimes serve it with white or wild rice. You can also substitute venison for the beef if you like.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds beef top round steak (1 inch thick)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Cut meat into serving-size pieces. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on both sides. Top with onions and celery. Combine the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and oregano; spoon over vegetables. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

SWISS STEAK



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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

2 pounds beef bottom round, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil or bacon drippings
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups beef broth

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.

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK



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"THE KIDS enjoyed this Swiss steak so much they would eat it as leftovers the next day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into serving-size pieces
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic salt. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Remove meat from bag and pound with a mallet to tenderize. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil until no longer pink. Add the green pepper, celery and onions; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, soy sauce and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. , Remove from the oven and return to stovetop. In a small bowl, combine water and remaining flour until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir sauce for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SO TENDER SWISS STEAK



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Easy good tender

Provided by Lynda Sweezey

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 lb round steak..cut into serving size pieces
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion..thinly sliced
2 c water
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
GRAVY
1/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/4 c beef broth or water(i like broth)

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl,combine flour,salt & pepper. Dredge steak a few pieces at a time. Pound with a mallet(or edge of plate). In a Dutch oven,brown steak in oil on all sides. Arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water & worcestershire sauce. Cover and bake 325 for 2-21/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove to a serving platter & keep warm.
  • 2. In a small bowl,combine gravy ingredients until smooth;stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat-cook & stir 2 minutes. Serve steak& gravy over noodles or mashed potatoes if desired.

SUPER TENDER SWISS STEAK



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This makes in one pan. Start on the stovetop and finish in the oven. So tender you can cut it with a fork. Gravy is excellent over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Revision: Thanks to 3 KillerB's for pointing out some corrections that needed to be made to this recipe.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Steak

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs round steaks (cut into serving sized pieces)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup onion (chopped)
2 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms (drained)
2 (15 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • In large oven proof non-stick skillet sprayed heavily with cooking spray add onion and cook till translucent.
  • In paper bag add flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add meat pieces and shake. Add meat to pan with onions. Brown 3 to 4 mins on each side or till just starting to brown.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients to pan. Be sure to sprinkle the seasonings evenly over meat and vegetables. DO NOT STIR. Cover and place in oven and cook for 1 hour or till very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 351.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 35.1

SLOW-COOKED SWISS STEAK



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This is one of my favorite recipes to make because I can flour and season the steaks and refrigerate them overnight. The next morning, I just put all the ingredients in the slow cooker, and I have a delicious dinner waiting when I arrive home from work. -Sarah Burks, Wathena, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 6 pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the steak and turn to coat. , Place the onion in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with the steak, celery and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast or round steak are both good options for Swiss steak.
  • Tenderize the beef. Pounding the beef with a meat mallet or using a marinade can help to tenderize it.
  • Brown the beef in a hot skillet. This will help to seal in the flavor and create a delicious crust.
  • Simmer the beef in a flavorful sauce. A combination of beef broth, tomatoes, onions, and spices is a classic choice.
  • Serve the Swiss steak with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice are all good options.

Conclusion:

Swiss steak is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can create a Swiss steak that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds.

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