Description
This Smothered Swiss Steak recipe is a comforting classic that features tenderized beef round steak smothered in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions and bell peppers. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds beef round steak, cut into 4 portions and tenderized
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Steak:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a dish. Dredge steak in the flour mixture. Sear in oil until browned, then set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Saute onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make the Sauce: Add tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika. Simmer.
- Simmer the Steak: Return steak to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours until tender.
- Serve: Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- For added richness, consider incorporating red wine into the dish.
- This recipe can be adapted for a slow cooker by initial searing and then cooking on low for 6–8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
