Swiss Steak
Budget-friendly steak braised slow in a chunky tomato and onion gravy until it cuts with a fork, a true diner classic.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 1/2 lbs steak
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can canned tomatoes
- 1 cup beef stock
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cut the steak into 4 portions, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then dredge in flour, pounding it in with a fork or mallet to tenderize.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the steaks 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- 3
Cook the sliced onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
- 4
Add canned tomatoes with their juices and beef stock, return the steaks, and cover.
- 5
Simmer on low 70 minutes, turning once, until the steak is fork tender and the gravy is thick.
- 6
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice with the tomato gravy ladled on top.
