Description
Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak is fork-tender beef simmered in a savory tomato-onion gravy. It’s the definition of comfort—rich, rustic, and slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef round steak, ½-inch thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions
½ cup all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of steak, pressing to coat.
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the steak in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Return steak to the pan, nestling into the sauce. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
For deeper flavor, add a splash of red wine to the sauce.
This dish reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
Use a heavy-lidded pot or Dutch oven for even, gentle simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Braise
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: swiss steak recipe, classic beef dinner, old-fashioned comfort food