Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak (Printable View)

Tender beef steak baked with veggies and tomato gravy, ideal for comforting family meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

01 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 2 pounds cube steak or round steak, sliced

→ For sautéing

06 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
07 - 1 medium onion, diced
08 - 1 to 2 stalks celery, diced
09 - 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

12 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste
13 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
14 - 2 cups beef broth
15 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
17 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
18 - Pinch celery seed (optional)

→ For thickening (optional)

19 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
20 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F.
02 - Combine flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge steak pieces in seasoned flour and shake off excess. In a large oven-safe Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown steak on both sides in batches. Remove browned steak and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add diced onion, diced celery, sliced green bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
04 - Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, sugar, and celery seed if using. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return browned steak and accumulated juices to the pot, nestling pieces into the vegetables and sauce.
05 - Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 90 to 120 minutes, until the steak is fork-tender.
06 - For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer on the stovetop after baking, stir in cornstarch slurry, and cook until the gravy thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Serve the Swiss steak hot with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice as desired.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For enhanced flavor, ensure each steak piece is well-browned before braising. Use a cast iron or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven to maintain even heat.

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