Welcome to the ultimate guide for cooking a classic "Mom's Swiss Steak Dinner". This comforting dish, often served with mashed potatoes and green beans, has been a family favorite for generations. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with everything you need to create a mouthwatering Swiss steak dinner that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the right cut of meat to mastering the art of braising, we'll walk you through the entire process, ensuring that your Swiss steak is tender, flavorful, and infused with a rich, savory sauce. So grab your apron, gather the necessary ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a truly memorable Mom's Swiss Steak Dinner.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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 MOM'S WONDERFUL SWISS STEAK RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by bamagirl817
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop onion and green pepper and saute in greased pan. Then spoon out in a bowl and set aside. Cut round steak into 4 pieces. Pound flour into both sides and pound really well, it makes it tender too, you'll be able to cut it with a fork! Brown meat on both sides. Put chopped onion and green pepper mixture on top on each piece of meat and cover well, if you have to chop a little more do it, it will add to flavor. Then take tomato sauce and add the water, stir and pour over meat. Simmer on low heat for a couple hours or until meat is tender enough to cut with fork. If done in an electric frying pan, cook on about 250-300 degrees. Check frequently, mixture will start to thicken, try to keep it from sticking too much; add more water when necessary. Make this a gravy consistency, not too watery. Make mashed potatoes, add a vegetable and there's your dinner!
MOM'S SWISS STEAK DINNER
Comfort food all the way. I love swiss steak with fresh green beans, white rice and good crusty bread!!
Provided by babygirl65
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425. Line 9 x 13 baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving 1 1/2 inch overhang all around.
- Cut steaks into equal portions and place in prepared pan. Top with sliced onions and bell peppers. (I always use more onion and bell peppers, personal preference).
- Whisk together soup, tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour over steaks, onions and bell peppers.
- Cover pan with large sheet of heavy duty foil; roll edges tightly with overhang to seal.
- Bake at 425 for 45 minutes.
- Add potatoes; reseal with foil. Bake additional 45 minutes.
- Uncover pan; add green beans. Reseal.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes or until beans are tender and steak is cooked through.
- Stir well before serving.
MOM'S SWISS STEAK
I have also done this in the slow cooker at low for 8 hours with great success. Add potatoes and carrots for a one pot meal.
Provided by Sageca
Categories Meat
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350F degrees.
- Brown steak lightly in olive oil.
- Place in roast pan.
- Sauté garlic apple and onions.
- Add to meat.
- Place remaining ingredients in sauté pan; bring to a boil.
- Pour over meat.
- Seal tightly with foil.
- Bake 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 919.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7, Protein 36.4
MY MOTHER'S SWISS STEAK
My mother's recipe. Serve with potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Provided by nixxie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle pieces of steak with flour mixture and pound the flour mixture into the meat with a meat mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the floured beef in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in water, cover skillet, and simmer beef until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.
- Mix diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Pour tomato mixture over beef, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 548.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
MY MOM'S SWISS STEAK
This is so easy and all done in one pot! It is delicious and everyone including kids will love it! This recipe is tried and true, impossible to fail! It can also be doubled or tripled without problems, but lower the heat on the second and third batch when browning, as not to burn.
Provided by JANNE2
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place steaks into the pot one at a time, quickly browning on each side. Remove steaks, and set aside. Add the onion to the pot, and cook over medium-low heat until wilted, about 3 minutes. Return the steaks to the pot, and add the tomatoes, mushrooms, celery and green pepper. Season with oregano and add the bay leaf.
- Cover the pot, and cook over medium-low heat for about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork tender. If you wish to thicken the gravy, remove the meat to a plate. Stir together the cornstarch and water; stir into the pan juices. Let simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken. Return the beef to the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
SWISS STEAK DINNER
I came across this recipe in the 1950s, and it's served me well ever since. As this meaty meal bakes, the aroma gets our mouths watering! -Gloria Cross, Cupertino, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef in oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with onions and potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining salt; gently toss to coat. Add the bay leaf. Spoon tomato soup over top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Place beans around edge of dish. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
MOM'S SWISS STEAK
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt and pepper in a flat bowl. Cut steak into serving size pieces, removing any excess fat. Coat the steak with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in frying pan and add steak to brown both sides. Remove any remaining oil. Cover steak in frying pan with both cans of soup and water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Remove meat from sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and enough water to make a watery paste. Bring liquid in frying pan to a boil and slowly stir in the cornstarch and water mixture to make a gravy. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality, flavorful cut of beef for the best results. Round steak, chuck roast, or flank steak are all good choices.
- Tenderize the beef before cooking to help it become more tender. You can do this by pounding it with a meat mallet, marinating it in a mixture of vinegar and water, or using a commercial meat tenderizer.
- Brown the beef in a hot skillet before braising it. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid. Beef broth, red wine, or tomato sauce are all good options.
- Add vegetables to the braising liquid for extra flavor and nutrition. Onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms are all good choices.
- Cook the beef until it is tender, but not overcooked. This will typically take about 1-2 hours.
- Serve the Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Swiss steak is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make a delicious Swiss steak that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give Swiss steak a try.
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