Best 7 My Favorite Swiss Steak Recipes

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Craving a heartwarming and tender meal that pleases every palate? Look no further than the beloved Swiss steak, a classic dish known for its rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. This culinary gem is a testament to the power of simplicity, blending everyday ingredients into a delectable masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our guide to crafting the ultimate Swiss steak will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing and your loved ones clamoring for more. Embark on this flavorful journey as we delve into the secrets behind achieving the perfect Swiss steak, ensuring you savor every bite of this cherished comfort food.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MY MOTHER'S SWISS STEAK



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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

¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds beef round steak, cut 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup minced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK



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This classic Swiss steak recipe is true comfort food. The steaks are browned and then slowly baked to perfection in a tomato sauce.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree

Time 2h34m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 3 pounds boneless chuck steak (lean, or bottom round)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
2 medium onions (quartered and sliced)
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes (undrained, chopped)
Optional: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F/165 C.
  • If needed, add another tablespoon of the remaining oil to the pan to cover its bottom.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 197 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 52 g, ServingSize 2 to 3 pounds (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK



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"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

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into serving-size pieces
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup cold water

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.

SO-TENDER SWISS STEAK



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This fork-tender Swiss steak with rich gravy was an often-requested main dish around our house when I was growing up. Mom took pride in preparing scrumptious, hearty meals like this for our family and guests. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into serving-size pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
GRAVY:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups beef broth or water
Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound steak with a mallet to tenderize. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown steak in oil on both sides. Arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water and Worcestershire sauce. , Cover and bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve steak and gravy with noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MY FAVORITE SWISS STEAK



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This is the recipe my mom made and I always looked forward to. It is different than most I have seen posted and is very easy to make. The gravy is delicious on mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Steak

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

flour
1 -2 lb boneless round steak
salt and pepper
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Beat flour into steak.
  • Sprinkle with salt& pepper.
  • Place oil in large pan and heat; brown steak on both sides in pan.
  • Remove steak from pan.
  • Add onion to pan and cook until tender.
  • Add catsup, water, worcestershire sauce, wine, garlic, sugar and mushroom soup to pan and blend.
  • Bring to boil, then add steak and turn heat down to simmer.
  • Simmer for about 45 minutes or until steak is tender.

SWISS STEAK



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My daughter's favorite meal and my husband's third favorite. Very tasty, tender and different from other steak recipes. This is a made-up recipe by me.

Provided by out of here

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks
1 medium red onion
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1/4 cup yoshida's teriyaki sauce
4 tablespoons oleo

Steps:

  • Cut the sirloin in pieces about 2x3 inches.
  • Coat the meat with the flour, salt and pepper.
  • Pound the meat on a cutting board with a meat mallet.
  • Dip again into the remaining flour.
  • I use 2 large frying pans with 2 tablespoons of oleo in each to fry the meat inches.
  • Fry the steak until browned on both sides.
  • Remove from the pan and fry the chopped onion.
  • Now add the meat, onion, pan drippings, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, and all the sauces to a crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or until fork tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 141.8, Sodium 2107.2, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 17.2, Protein 42.8

SLOW COOKER SWISS STEAK RECIPE



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I am all about slow cooker meals. I love putting them in my slow cooker in the morning, and coming home to dinner made and ready.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds round steak
3 Tablespoons flour
1 yellow onion (diced)
2 (14.5) ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
2 garlic cloves (diced)

Steps:

  • Pat down your steak with the flour (you can cut it up into strips, I kept mine in whole steaks for my husband and me).
  • In a slow cooker, place your diced onions, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mushrooms and garlic. Add the floured round steak.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a good quality, thick cut of beef for the best results.
  • Tenderize the beef before cooking to help it become more tender.
  • Brown the beef in a hot skillet before braising it to add flavor and color.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid, such as beef broth, red wine, or tomato juice.
  • Add vegetables to the braising liquid for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Cook the beef until it is fall-apart tender, which may take several hours.
  • Serve the Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Swiss steak is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its tender beef, flavorful sauce, and comforting sides, Swiss steak is a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give Swiss steak a try. You won't be disappointed.

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