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Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak

Tender cube steak braised slowly in a rich tomato, onion, and pepper gravy. A nostalgic, comforting dinner that tastes like home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 lbs cube steak
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Vegetables
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Tomato Gravy
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge cube steaks in flour.
  2. Brown steaks in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté onions and peppers until softened. Add garlic briefly.
  4. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and spices.
  5. Nestle steaks under the sauce. Cover and simmer 1.5–2 hours.
  6. Serve over potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

Braising low and slow ensures the steak becomes tender.