Swiss Steak
Swiss Steak - a hearty and easy family dinner with pounded, coated and browned round steak slowly cooked in a rich tomato gravy, bell peppers, onions and seasonings. A tasty family-friendly steak meal that doesn't break the bank!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2-2.5 pounds beef, (top round or bottom steak cut into ½-inch cubes)
- Salt and pepper ((or Cajun seasoning) )
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion, (roughly chopped)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, (minced)
- 2 teaspoons thyme, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- ½-1 cup tomatoes, (pureed or diced (I used 1 cup))
- 1-2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 cups water
- 1 small bell pepper, (sliced (red or green))
- 2 tablespoon parsley, (chopped (garnish))
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the steak with a paper towel, then season it with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic and onion powder.
- 3
Then coat the steak with seasoned flour and shake off any excess.
- 4
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; then sear the steak on both sides until golden brown — 6-7 minutes per side.
- 5
Remove beef from the skillet and place it on a plate.
- 6
Add onions to the skillet, then saute for 2-3 minutes. Follow with garlic, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, and continue cooking for 3-5 more minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
- 7
Next, add the tomato puree, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, beef, and 1-2 cups of water. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- 8
Throw in the bell pepper, and continue cooking until the meat is tender.
- 9
Remove from heat and serve warm. Spoon the sauce over the steak.