This swiss steak recipe is beef round braised in a tomato and onion gravy until it yields to a fork. It is not chicken fried steak or a quick steak sear.
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Swiss Steak
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Swiss Steak. From Your Daily Hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds (680g) beef round, cut in portions
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Dredge the beef in flour, salt, and pepper. Brown it in oil.
- Cook the onion and pepper in the same pot. Add tomatoes, broth, and Worcestershire.
- Return the beef, cover, and bake 1 1/2 hours, until a fork meets no resistance.
Notes
This is a braise. A short bake leaves the round chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Cut
Round or chuck. A tender steak will dry out in this time.
Flour
A light dredge thickens the gravy.
Cover
A tight lid. Uncovered, the tomato cooks down too far.
Fork
It is done when the meat splits, not when the clock hits.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Stove only
Simmer on low, covered, for the same time.
Storage
Fridge, 3 days. The gravy thickens. Loosen with broth.
Freezer
Yes, up to 2 months.
Noodles
Serve it over mashed potatoes or noodles. The recipe is the steak.
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