Welcome to the delectable world of Swedish meatballs, a culinary masterpiece that has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide. These tender and flavorful spheres of minced meat, enveloped in a luscious gravy, are a staple of Swedish cuisine and have become a beloved dish in homes and restaurants alike. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect Swedish-style meatballs, exploring the nuances of ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation.
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SWISS STEAK
An old family favorite salvaged from our 30-plus-year-old cookbook. We like this served over egg noodles. I like to increase the tomatoes to a 15 ½-ounce can, and I use a full green pepper and add a teaspoon of paprika.
Provided by Chuck Schmahl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Swiss Steak Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle half the flour mixture on one side of round steak pieces; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Flip steak and coat with remaining flour mixture; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Cut steak into 6 pieces.
- Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat; place steak pieces in the hot shortening. Cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour, adding water as needed.
- Turn steak pieces over and add tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 329.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SWISS STEAK
For dinner tonight, try Alton Brown's Swiss Steak cutlets from Good Eats on Food Network, cooked in bacon drippings and smothered in an oniony beef gravy.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices and season on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Dredge the pieces of meat on both sides in the flour mixture. Tenderize the meat using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Dredge the slices on both sides once more and set aside.
- Add enough of the bacon drippings or vegetable oil to just cover the bottom of a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the steaks to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a plate and repeat until all of the steaks have been browned.
- Remove the last steaks from the pot and add the onions, garlic, and celery. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Next add the tomatoes, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and stir to combine. Return the meat to the pot, submerging it in the liquid. Cover the pot and place it in the oven on the middle rack. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.
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.
SO-TENDER SWISS STEAK
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
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 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
SLOW COOKER SWEDISH STEAK
Make and share this Slow Cooker Swedish Steak recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ElaineAnn
Categories Stew
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut steak into serving size pieces, removing all visible fat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
- Place in the slow cooker with the dill, onion and bouillon cube. Add 1/2 cup water.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove the meat and thicken the juices with the 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup water.
- Add the sour cream.
- Return the meat to the slow cooker.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 81.9, Sodium 149.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 25.9
SWEDISH STYLE STEAK
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a crock-pot. Add dill, onion, bouillon cube and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.2. Remove meat. Thicken juices with about 1 teaspoon xanthan gum.
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SWEDISH STEAK TARTARE (RABIFF)
This is steak tartare as we use to make it in Sweden. It is mixed at the table by the guests themselves. It is best served with ice-cold vodka or Champagne (but then cut down on the accessories). The quality of the meat cannot be compromised upon. Use only fresh fillet. One popular variety is to let the guests mix their steaks and then broil them on very high heat over a charcoal fire for only a few seconds, so that they remain raw inside. In that case it may be served with french fries and butter Maitre d'Hotel (i.e. butter mixed with finely chopped parsley and a little lemon).
Provided by Andreacute Grisell
Categories Meat
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grind the meat yourself or let the butcher do it for you.
- Make sure it is ice-cold when served.
- Do not season the meat in any way.
- Make four nicely shaped hamburgers of the meat.
- Arrange on the plates with onion, capers, beetroots and horseradish on the sides, in the form of a cross.
- Separate the eggs.
- Make sure the yolks don't break.
- Crown the steaks with the yolks in their shells.
- Serve with salt, pepper and mustard à part.
SWEDISH STYLE STEAK
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a crock-pot. Add dill, onion, bouillon cube and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.2. Remove meat. Thicken juices with about 1 teaspoon xanthan gum.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use high-quality flank steak for the best results.
- Slice the steak against the grain to make it more tender.
- Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the steak over high heat to quickly sear it and lock in the juices.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Swedish style steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender steak, savory sauce, and creamy mashed potatoes is sure to please everyone at the table. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your Swedish style steak turns out perfectly every time.
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