Indulge in the hearty goodness of Swiss steak with brown gravy, a classic dish that combines tender beef, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce. This comforting meal is a staple in many households, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The beef, typically chuck or round steak, is braised until fall-apart tender, while the vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery, add sweetness and depth to the dish. The pièce de résistance is the brown gravy, made from the braising liquid and enhanced with flour, butter, and spices, resulting in a luscious sauce that coats every bite of beef and vegetables. This article provides two delectable recipes for Swiss steak with brown gravy: one cooked in a slow cooker for effortless preparation and ultimate tenderness, and the other cooked on the stovetop for a more traditional approach. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring a successful culinary experience for home cooks of all skill levels.
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SO-TENDER SWISS STEAK
This fork-tender Swiss steak with rich gravy was an often-requested main dish around our house when I was growing up. Mom took pride in preparing scrumptious, hearty meals like this for our family and guests. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound steak with a mallet to tenderize. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown steak in oil on both sides. Arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water and Worcestershire sauce. , Cover and bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve steak and gravy with noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SWISS STEAK QUICK AND EASY
My mother has been making this Swiss steak for years. It is wonderful, and can be made either on the stove top or -- when you don't have a lot of time but want a hearty meal ready when you come home -- in the crock pot. Serve over a bed of egg noodles or rice with a hunk of thick crusty bread.
Provided by Helene Rose-Carson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Swiss
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Dredge steak strips in flour. Working in batches, place strips in hot oil. Fry until browned on both sides. Remove to a warm platter. When all meat is browned, return meat to Dutch oven, and stir in onions, mushrooms, salt, pepper, gravy mix, and stewed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer about 30 to 45 minutes.
- About 20 minutes before steak is finished, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Serve Swiss steak over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 630.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 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.
SLOW-COOKER SWISS STEAK
Vegetable juice brings fantastic flavor to slowly simmered Swiss steak.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place onions in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Arrange beef on onions, overlapping to fit if needed. Sprinkle gravy mix (dry) over beef. Pour vegetable juice over all. Place celery on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook noodles as directed on package. Serve sauce, vegetables and beef over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
SEASONED SWISS STEAK
This main dish combines tender beef and vegetables in a gravy that melds tomato, brown sugar and mustard.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the flour, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside 2 tablespoons for gravy. Rub remaining flour mixture over steak. Pound meat with a mallet to tenderize. , In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium-high heat. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with the carrots, onion, green pepper, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Pour tomatoes over all. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Transfer meat and vegetables to a serving dish; keep warm. Strain pan juices into a measuring cup; add water to measure 1 cup. , In a small saucepan, combine reserved flour mixture with cold water until smooth. Whisk in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add remaining salt and pepper. Serve with steak.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SLOW-COOKER SWISS STEAK AND GRAVY
Enjoy beef steak with smooth mushroom gravy - a slow cooked elegant dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Place beef in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, sprinkling onion and mushrooms with liquid between layers of beef. Pour soup over beef.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg
SLOW-COOKER SWISS STEAK
I modified my Mom's recipe as I became a more experienced cook. Everyone raves about how tender and rich this dish is. I make it about every 2 weeks during the winter.-Kathie Morris, Redmond, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, pepper and salt. Cut steak into 6 serving-size pieces; dredge in flour mixture. , In a large skillet, brown steak in butter. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over steak. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
GRANDMA'S SLOW COOKER SWISS STEAK
My mom used to make this for me growing up, and I found out it was passed down to her from her mother. A delicious comfort food especially in the winter months that is quick and easy. Best served over mashed potatoes!
Provided by kattykat583
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place flour into a bowl. Dredge strips of round steak in flour to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; brown strips of round steak in the hot oil, 7 to 8 minutes per side.
- Transfer beef strips to a slow cooker. Add cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese soup, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and browning sauce; stir. Season mixture with salt and black pepper.
- Cook on High and cook 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 997.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- To make sure the meat is tender, use a meat mallet to pound it thin before cooking.
- Sear the meat in a hot skillet to create a flavorful crust.
- Use a good quality beef broth for the gravy.
- Simmer the gravy for at least 30 minutes to develop the flavor.
- Serve the Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Swiss steak with brown gravy is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender meat, flavorful gravy, and simple ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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