Description
This Swiss Steak features tender round steak simmered in a flavorful tomato and vegetable sauce, making it a perfect comfort food for family dinners. Serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of round steak, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the round steak pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, coating all sides evenly. Shake off excess flour and set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the floured steak pieces in batches, searing for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf.
- Return the seared steak to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Add the sliced carrots, celery, and chopped bell pepper on top.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the steak is fork-tender.
- After cooking, remove the lid. If the sauce is too thin, remove the steak and vegetables and let the sauce simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Return the steak and vegetables to the skillet to warm through.
- Serve by placing a generous portion of steak and vegetables on a plate, spooning sauce over the top, and garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the steak in the Worcestershire sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, as the flavors deepen with time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes