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Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak

Tender braised beef steak simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy for a classic comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Swiss Steak
  • 2 lb cube steak or round steak
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season flour with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge steaks in flour mixture.
  2. Brown steaks in hot oil in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
  4. Add tomatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
  5. Return steaks to skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 1.5–2 hours.
  6. Serve hot with gravy spooned over the steak.

Notes

Swiss steak tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.