Moms Simple Swiss Steak
Elevate your comfort food game with Mom’s Simple Swiss Steak, a classic family favorite that combines tender beef round steak with a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, this slow-simmered dish is packed with hearty flavors and melt-in-your-mouth textures. The addition of sautéed onions and bell peppers adds a subtle sweetness that balances the robust beefy goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and finished with a low-and-slow simmer, this recipe is the ultimate all-in-one dinner when served over fluffy mashed potatoes or paired with crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight meals or cozy Sunday dinners, this hearty Swiss steak is a nostalgic crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef round steak
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Trim any excess fat from the beef round steak and cut it into serving-sized pieces.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dredge each piece of beef in the flour mixture, coating both sides, and shake off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in the preheated skillet. Brown the beef on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary, then set the browned beef aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the browned beef to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the Swiss steak hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 7213 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 287.7 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 35.7 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 5537 mg | 118% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
