Fen's Award Winning Swiss Steak

Transform your dinner table with Fen's Award Winning Swiss Steak, a hearty and comforting dish that’s full of rich, savory flavor. This timeless recipe begins with tenderized beef round steak, dredged in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture and seared to golden perfection. Nestled in a vibrant tomato-based sauce infused with sautéed onions, bell peppers, garlic, and aromatic bay leaf, the steak slowly bakes in the oven until irresistibly fork-tender. A touch of Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme brings a bold depth to the dish, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered noodles, this slow-cooked classic is an award-worthy centerpiece for any family meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef round steak
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Cut the round steak into 4–6 even portions. Use a meat mallet to tenderize the steak by pounding each piece until it is about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dredge each piece of steak in the seasoned flour, ensuring an even coating on all sides.

Step 4

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the coated steak pieces for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the steak and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Mix well to combine the flavors.

Step 7

Return the seared steak to the skillet, nestling each piece into the tomato mixture. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the steak to ensure it is fully coated.

Step 8

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil, and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the steak is tender and easily cut with a fork.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the Swiss steak hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2342.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2434.2

Total Fat 90.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.6g
Cholesterol 787.0mg	0%
Sodium 7977.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 289.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 533.5mg	0%
Iron 40.7mg	0%
Potassium 6379.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 48.6%

Carbs: 17.0%