Swiss Steak from So Fat Low Fat No Fat Cookbook
Discover the wholesome comfort of Swiss Steak, a hearty yet health-conscious dish from the *So Fat Low Fat No Fat Cookbook*. Featuring tender lean round steak slow-simmered in a rich blend of tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and savory spices like paprika and thyme, this recipe offers big flavors with a light touch. A quick sear locks in the steak's juices, while the long, gentle braise ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness—all without excess fat. Perfect for weeknight family dinners or cozy weekend meals, this one-pan dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or whole-grain sides. Ready in just over 90 minutes, it’s a flavorful, low-fat twist on a classic comfort food that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean round steak
- 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Trim any visible fat from the round steak and cut it into 4 equal pieces.
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, black pepper, and salt. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, coating it evenly.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the meat and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the steak to the skillet, submerging the pieces in the tomato mixture.
Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 75-90 minutes, or until the meat is tender and easily cut with a fork.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2186 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 151.8 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3254 mg | 69% | |
*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.
