Swiss Steak
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
737 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Swiss Steak
Description
The Swiss Steak recipe features thin-sliced top round beef coated with flour, pan-seared to form a browned crust, and then cooked slowly with aromatics like onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Plum tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of sugar build a robust, balanced sauce as the steak simmers to tenderness. The preparation highlights a savory, slightly tangy flavor with a hearty texture from the slow cooking.
Serve the Swiss Steak over egg noodles or mashed potatoes to soak up the flavorful sauce. This dish makes a comforting meal that pairs well with simple vegetable sides.
To reduce excess fat in the sauce, paper towels can be laid on top and discarded when saturated, or the fat skimmed off with a spoon. Leftover Swiss Steak keeps well refrigerated for up to three days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven to preserve the tender texture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (908g) top round
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 5 tablespoons (75ml) neutral oil divided
- 2 large onion chopped
- 3 ribs celery chopped
- 1 large carrot chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce can plum tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) beef stock plus more as needed, low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon (13g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
Instructions
- Slice the top round into 4 equal size pieces then pound with a meat mallet to approximately 1/2" thick.
- Heat a large heavy pan to a touch higher than medium heat with 2 tablespoons of neutral oil. Pat the steaks very dry and liberally season with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge the steaks into the flour and shake off the excess. Add the steaks to the hot pan and sear until well browned on both sides then remove the steaks to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan along with the onions, celery, carrot, and a pinch of salt. Saute until very soft (about 10-15 minutes) then add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes or until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Add the beef stock and bring to a boil while scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to dislodge any brown bits. After 2 minutes, add the tomatoes, coarse black pepper, worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the pan and stir together. Bring the sauce to a lively simmer. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the steaks to the pan and cover with the lid. Cook over a low simmer until very tender (90-120 minutes). Flip the steaks every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking. If the sauce starts to dry out during the braising process, just add a few ounces of water to the pan.
- Once the steaks are very tender, turn off the heat and taste test one more time, adjusting salt and pepper if required. There will be a good amount of fat in the sauce that has risen to the top. If you like, you can spoon it out, or use paper towels. Simply lay the paper towels on top of the sauce and lift. The fat will adhere to the paper towels.
- Top with minced parsley and serve with grated cheese and crusty bread to mop up the amazing sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Beef cuts such as bottom and eye of round or chuck steaks work well in place of top round.
- To remove fat from the sauce, lay paper towels on its surface and discard them when they absorb fat, or skim fat off with a spoon.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stove or in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.9g | 15% |
| Protein | 75.9g | 152% |
| Fat | 29.6g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 43% |
| Sugar | 26.1g | 52% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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