Home-Style Swiss Steak Recipe
Ingredients:
1.5 to 2 lbs beef round steak (about 1 inch thick)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
1 cup beef broth (or water with bouillon)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions:
- Prep the steak:
Trim fat from the steak and cut it into 4-6 serving pieces.
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge each steak piece in the flour mixture and pound lightly with a meat mallet to tenderize and embed the flour.
- Brown the meat:
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Brown steak pieces on both sides (3–4 minutes per side), then remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables:
In the same pan, add onion, bell pepper (if using), and garlic. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until softened.
- Add liquids:
Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
Return the steak to the pan and spoon some sauce over the top.
- Simmer:
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the steak is fork-tender.
Alternatively, you can bake it in a 325°F (160°C) oven for the same amount of time.
- Serve:
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles with the sauce ladled on top.
