Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Best Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak Recipe, a hearty dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender cubed steak braised slowly in a rich tomato gravy, complemented by sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions. Each bite delivers deep, satisfying flavors, making it an instant favorite at your table. Versatile for any occasion, serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Whether you’re preparing a meal for the family or meal prepping for the week ahead, this Swiss steak is sure to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cubed steak
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch celery seed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water + 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a resealable bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add cubed steak and shake to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the coated steaks on both sides; transfer to a plate.
- Sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the same pot until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, sugar, and optional celery seed; return browned steaks to the pot.
- Cover and bake for 1½ to 2 hours until fork-tender.
- To thicken gravy: Combine cornstarch and water; stir into gravy on stovetop until thickened.
- Serve steaks with gravy alongside your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg