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Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak

Tender round steak simmered low and slow in a rich tomato-onion gravy for a classic comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Swiss Steak
  • 2 lbs round steak cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowls
  • Stovetop

Method
 

  1. Season round steak with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sear steak on both sides.
  3. Add onions, celery, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, broth, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Return steak to pot, cover, and simmer 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

For richer flavor, add mushrooms or use chuck steak. Tastes even better the next day.