**Swiss Steak in Foil: A Culinary Journey of Comfort and Flavor**
Indulge in the delectable experience of Swiss steak in foil, a classic dish that combines tender beef, savory gravy, and aromatic vegetables, all enveloped in a convenient foil packet. This culinary masterpiece offers a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion. With three variations provided in this article, you can explore the diverse culinary landscapes of this timeless dish. Dive into the classic Swiss steak recipe, featuring tender beef braised in a rich tomato-based gravy, complemented by succulent onions and mushrooms. Embark on a tangy adventure with the tangy Swiss steak with lemon, where the citrusy brightness of lemon zest and juice elevates the dish to a new level of flavor. Craving a hearty and robust meal? The red wine Swiss steak beckons with its deep,??? full-bodied sauce, infused with the richness of red wine and the umami of bacon. Each recipe unfolds a unique narrative, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.
MOM'S SWISS STEAK
Mom's Swiss Steak is the perfect family dinner! With tender braised beef in a hearty pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato sauce.
Provided by Holly Sander
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place the rack in the middle position of the oven.
- Cut the beef into serving-sized pieces. If some pieces are thicker than others, pound them with a meat tenderizer so they all are 1 inch thick.
- Season both sides of the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons onion powder and garlic powder, and three tablespoons Worcestershire sauce to a large mixing bowl. Fold it all together and pour over the steak in the 9x13 baking dish.
- Cover the dish and cook on 350 degrees for 1½ - 2½ hours covered. (The total cook time depends on the thickness of your meat and the cut of meat you use. It could require more time in the oven if it's not as tender as desired.)
- When the meat is tender, remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 -10 minutes uncovered.
- If you'd prefer a thicker sauce, pour the liquid from the pan into a sauce pan over medium high heat. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoon water. Bring the sauce to a boil and stir in the cornstarch slurry for 1-3 minutes until it's thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 145 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 5 ounces of steak plus veggies & sauce, Sodium 484 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat
BAKED SWISS STEAK
This dish is one of my husband's favorites, so I make it often. Baking steak might seem strange at first, but the meat becomes very tender, and the vegetables add delicious flavor. -Dolores Wynne, Clearwater, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut meat into two portions; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and salt; coat meat on both sides. In a skillet, brown meat in oil. Transfer meat to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , To pan drippings, add tomatoes, carrot, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce and remaining flour. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over meat. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Sprinkle with cheese; return to the oven until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
PIONEER WOMAN'S SWISS STEAK RECIPE
Pioneer Woman's Swiss steak recipe includes steaks that are simmered in a delicious, tomatoey sauce until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender. They are particularly wonderful with mashed potatoes or noodles, which can soak up the sauce.
Provided by Emily Hill
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Slice the meat 1/2-inch thick with the grain and season with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
- Fill a pie pan with the flour.
- Dredge both sides of the slices of meat in the flour until coated.
- Use a needle meat tenderizer to tenderize the meat until each slice is 1/4-inch thick.
- Put the slices aside and dredge them with the flour again until coated on both sides.
- Set a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil or bacon drippings.
- Add the steaks to the Dutch oven once the oil begins to shimmer, being careful not to crowd the Dutch oven.
- Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Once all the steaks have been browned, remove them to a plate.
- After removing the last steaks from the pot, add the onions, garlic, and celery, and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir the tomato paste into the mixture. Then, add the tomatoes, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, and stir well.
- Add the meat back to the pot, submerging it in the liquid.
- Place the pot on the middle rack of the oven and cover it.
- Bake until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 cal
SWISS STEAK
This classic Swiss steak is made with a thick slice of top round steak slow cooked in tomato sauce until completely tender. One steak will easily feed a whole family.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Comfort Food Beef Braised Beef Steak
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté onions and garlic: Remove the steak from the pan and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the pan and another tablespoon of oil. Cook the onions and garlic for 3-5 minutes, using a metal spatula to scrape up any steak drippings, mixing them in with the onions. Add half of the herbs to the onions.
- Cover and simmer: Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid. If you have a domed lid that fits, use it. A domed lid will help circulate the steam and moisture from the cooking juices and keep the steak moist. Bring the steak in the tomato purée to a simmer and then lower the heat to the lowest heat possible to maintain a low simmer. (We use the warm setting on our electric range, if using a high BTU gas range you may want to prop the pot up on some balled up foil to give it more distance from the heat.) Cook for 1 1/2 hours.
SWISS STEAK IN FOIL
From my MIL. I have also made this with venison round steaks. Good served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Provided by LorenLou
Categories Steak
Time 1h10m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Tear off a 5' length of aluminum foil: fold double.
- Combine ketchup and flour.
- Spoon about 1/3 of mixture in center of foil, spreading slightly.
- Place steak on top of this.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover meat with the onion slices, and remaining ketchup mixture.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over everything.
- Fold foil over and seal all edges securely.
- Place in a shallow baking pan, and bake at 450 for about 1 hr.
- or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 630.1, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 43.1
CLASSIC SWISS STEAK
Meet the Cook: When I prepare this dish for my husband and me (we're retired with two children, both grown, and two grandchildren), I always serve rolls or bread to dip in the sauce. We enjoy it to the last drop! Along with the Swiss steak, we like to have coleslaw or sliced cucumbers mixed with sour cream. -Lorraine Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. Cut meat into four pieces. Add meat and remaining oil to skillet; cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and oregano; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add the onion, celery, mushrooms and carrots; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken if desired. Serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SWISS STEAK
Mom was always glad to prepare this tender, flavorful dish for a birthday dinner when one of my three brothers or I'd ask her for it. The celery, onion and mushrooms make it extra special. Now my family enjoys Swiss Steak when I make it for them. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut steak 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 steak in oil. Drain and place in a 2-1/2-qt. casserole. Top with the celery, onion and mushrooms. Combine the water, garlic and steak sauce; pour over vegetables, , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AL'S BAKED SWISS STEAK
This is a variation on another recipe, which is great as is, but I couldn't make Swiss steak without green peppers or garlic. I also season the meat instead of the flour; it gets a more intense taste that way.
Provided by Al Kavalauskas
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Swiss
Time 2h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
- Cut steak into four portions and pound to 1/4-inch thickness; season with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt. Coat meat evenly with about 1 tablespoon flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to prepared baking dish reserving drippings in the skillet.
- To the drippings, add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, beef broth, carrots, celery, garlic, 1 tablespoon flour, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the meat in the baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake until beef is completely tender, about 90 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over beef and return to oven uncovered until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 777.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK
"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
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.
Tips:
- Choosing the right cut of meat is essential for a tender and flavorful Swiss steak. Look for a chuck roast or top sirloin steak that is at least 1 inch thick.
- Pounding the meat helps to tenderize it and allows the marinade to penetrate more deeply. Use a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet to pound the meat to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Marinating the meat for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, helps to infuse it with flavor. Use a marinade that contains an acidic ingredient, such as vinegar or lemon juice, to help break down the connective tissue in the meat.
- Browning the meat before braising it helps to develop flavor and color. Sear the meat in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Adding vegetables to the braising liquid adds flavor and nutrition. Common vegetables used in Swiss steak include onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
- Using a good quality beef broth is essential for a flavorful braising liquid. You can also use a combination of beef broth and red wine.
- Braising the meat low and slow allows the connective tissue to break down and the meat to become tender. Braise the meat for at least 1 hour, or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Serving Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice is a classic way to enjoy this dish.
Conclusion:
Swiss steak is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender meat, flavorful gravy, and hearty vegetables, Swiss steak is a dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner, give Swiss steak a try!
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