Description
Indulge in the warmth of The Best Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak Recipe, a comforting classic that brings families together around the dinner table. This delightful dish features tender cubed steak smothered in a rich tomato gravy, complemented by savory vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of this hearty meal that promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cubed steak or round steak
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1–2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch celery seed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of water + 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add steak pieces and shake to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown steaks on both sides and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the same pot for about 6-7 minutes until softened; stir in garlic and tomato paste.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth along with Worcestershire sauce and thyme; return steaks to pot.
- Cover and bake for 1½ to 2 hours until meat is tender.
- For thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg