Get the Recipe: Swiss Steak
Economical round steak cooked in a rich tomato sauce until tender and flavourful. A classic and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 serving-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2-3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, red or yellow, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 14 oz can chopped or diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika, regular or smoked
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (non-convection/not fan-assisted).
- Tip! If you don't have a meat tenderizer, you can use a mallet, rolling pin or even a heavy skillet to pound the meat.
- Add the flour to a plate and season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge the steak pieces on both sides in the flour mixture. Using a meat tenderizer (the spiky side if you have that option), pound the floured steaks on both sides until thinned, then dredge in the flour mixture again. Set aside.
- Tip! A shallow braiser with a lid works perfectly for this dish. A Dutch oven will also work. In a pinch, you could use a cast-iron skillet and in place of the lid, cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Add enough oil to an oven-safe dish, braiser or Dutch oven (large enough to lay the steak pieces flat) to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the steaks to the pan and cook until golden brown on each side. Remove to a plate. *Don't over-crowd the pan when browning the steaks, or they will not brown properly. Do it in batches if necessary.
- To the same skillet, add the onions, garlic and celery. Cook together, stirring regularly, about 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the canned tomatoes, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and stir to combine. Return the steaks to the pan, submerging in the sauce. Cover the pot with a lid (or very tightly with aluminum foil. Place into the preheated oven and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Remove from the oven and remove the lid. Taste the sauce and add additional salt and freshly ground pepper, as needed.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 532kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 58g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 724mg, Potassium: 1382mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 639IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 8mg
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