Description
Old Fashioned Swiss Steak is a classic comfort food dish featuring tender beef round steak smothered in a savory tomato-based gravy. This hearty meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner and pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Steak:
- 2 pounds boneless beef round steak
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Flavorings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Cut the beef into serving-size pieces. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each steak piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the steak pieces for 2–3 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned steak to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
- This dish can also be made in a slow cooker—brown the beef first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
