Description
The BEST Swiss Steak is a comforting, old-fashioned dish featuring tenderized beef simmered slowly in a rich tomato-onion gravy until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect for family dinners, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef round steak, tenderized (or cube steak)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 bell pepper (sliced), 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) if using the oven method.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the beef steaks in the seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown the steaks on both sides in batches. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the browned steaks to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Add optional vegetables if using.
- Cover and cook in the oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or simmer on the stovetop over low heat for the same time, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use cube steak or tenderized round steak for best results.Browning the meat adds deep flavor to the final dish—don’t skip this step.For a thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) during the final 15 minutes of cooking.Make ahead for richer flavor—the dish tastes even better the next day.Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles to soak up the delicious gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz steak with sauce)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
