"Granny Berta's Swiss Steak" is a classic comfort food dish that has been passed down through generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with tender beef chuck steak, slowly braised in a rich, savory sauce of tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and spices. The result is a fall-off-the-bone tender steak that is bursting with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will help you create a delicious and memorable "Granny Berta's Swiss Steak" that your family and friends will love.
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GRANNY'S SWISS STEAK
This is comfort food at its best. My Granny makes it for me frequently when I visit. The sauce is good and thick. Serve with corn muffins.
Provided by ANGIE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the cube steaks in a mixture of flour, salt and pepper, and brown them in the hot oil.
- Arrange steaks in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the green pepper, onion, celery, mushrooms, oregano, and onion soup mix over the steaks. Stir together the tomato juice and ketchup; pour over everything in the dish.
- Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the meat is cooked through, and the sauce is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2188.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
EASY SWISS STEAK
Here's a dinner that takes up little of your time. We like it with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles. -Betty Richardson of Springfield, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, brown cube steaks on both sides in oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and bouillon. Return steaks to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat is tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK
"THE KIDS enjoyed this Swiss steak so much they would eat it as leftovers the next day."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic salt. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Remove meat from bag and pound with a mallet to tenderize. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil until no longer pink. Add the green pepper, celery and onions; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, soy sauce and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. , Remove from the oven and return to stovetop. In a small bowl, combine water and remaining flour until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir sauce for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MY GRANDMOTHER'S SWISS STEAK
There are a lot of swiss steak recipes here, but all of them have a lot of "stuff" in it. My grandfather was a very picky eater, and this is the way my grandmother made swiss steak. Granddaddy loved it, and we all did, too. In fact, my sister always wanted Swiss Steak for her birthday dinner. The gravy is best on mashed potatoes, but it's not too shabby over rice, either. This is not fancy, but it sure is good! My grandmother used her home-canned tomatoes in this, but it's almost as good with store-bought.
Provided by JeriBinNC
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Note: I usually use one very large onion. If your onions are small, use two.
- Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
- Brown steaks on both sides in hot oil. Remove from skillet and place in oven-safe dish. (I use a 9 x 13 pyrex dish.).
- Add onions to skillet and saute until they start to brown around the edges. Pour in tomatoes and stir to loosen browned bits on bottom of skillet.
- Pour tomato mixture over steaks. Cover (I use foil) and bake at 350 for an hour or till meat is very tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 341.8, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5, Protein 52.8
GRANNY'S SWISS STEAK
This is comfort food at its best. My Granny makes it for me frequently when I visit. The sauce is good and thick. Serve with corn muffins.
Provided by ANGIE
Categories Swiss Steak
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the cube steaks in a mixture of flour, salt and pepper, and brown them in the hot oil.
- Arrange steaks in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the green pepper, onion, celery, mushrooms, oregano, and onion soup mix over the steaks. Stir together the tomato juice and ketchup; pour over everything in the dish.
- Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the meat is cooked through, and the sauce is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2188.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
SWISS STEAK (BETTY CROCKER 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION)
This is the exact recipe my mother has always used to make Swiss steak. Comfort food for me! I hope you enjoy it...and it brings back memories too! I serve with mashed potatoes or extra wide egg noodles. Yummy!
Provided by Thea
Categories Steak
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix flour, mustard and salt (if using). Sprinkle one side of beef steak with half of the flour mixture; pound inches Turn beef and pound in remaining flour mixture.
- Cut beef into 6 serving pieces. Heat oil in skillet until hot. Cook beef over medium heat about 15 minutes, turning once, until brown.
- Add tomatoes, garlic and worcestershire sauce; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours or until beef is tender.
- Add water, onion and bell pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 261.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 4, Protein 26.1
Tips:
- Use a good quality cut of beef. Swiss steak is typically made with round steak, but you can also use chuck steak or flank steak. Look for meat that is well-marinated and has a good amount of marbling.
- Tenderize the meat before cooking. This will help to break down the tough fibers and make the meat more tender. You can tenderize the meat by pounding it with a meat mallet, marinating it in a mixture of vinegar and water, or using a commercial meat tenderizer.
- Brown the meat before cooking it in the slow cooker. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Use a good quality beef broth. The broth is an important part of the flavor of the Swiss steak, so it is important to use a good quality broth. You can use a homemade beef broth or a store-bought broth.
- Add vegetables to the slow cooker. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and nutrition to the Swiss steak. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes, green beans, or mushrooms.
- Cook the Swiss steak on low for 8-10 hours. This will allow the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Swiss steak is a classic comfort food that is easy to make in a slow cooker. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give Swiss steak a try. You won't be disappointed!
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