Melt in Your Mouth Swiss Steak
Get ready to indulge in the hearty, comforting flavors of *Melt in Your Mouth Swiss Steak*, a classic dish that lives up to its name. Tender beef round steak is coated in a savory flour mixture, browned to perfection, and slow-simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic vegetables, garlic, and warm seasonings like dried thyme and Worcestershire sauce. The result? A melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s irresistible with every bite. This easy Swiss steak recipe is perfect for family dinners, taking just 20 minutes of prep before simmering to tender perfection in under two hours. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or fluffy rice, and don’t forget the sprinkling of fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch. Ideal for those seeking comfort food at its finest, this one-pot meal is both nostalgic and deliciously satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef round steak
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Place the round steak on a cutting board and trim any excess fat. Cut the steak into 4-6 serving-sized portions.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, brown the steak pieces on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Mix well to combine.
Step 7
Return the browned steak pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and vegetables. Make sure the steak is mostly submerged in the liquid.
Step 8
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the steak is tender and easily cut with a fork. Stir occasionally and check to ensure the sauce does not reduce too much; add a little water or beef broth if needed.
Step 9
Once the steak is fully cooked and tender, remove the bay leaf. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Step 10
Serve the Swiss steak hot, topped with optional chopped parsley for garnish. It pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2900.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2445.7 |
| Total Fat 85.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.4g | |
| Cholesterol 771.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8970.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.2g | |
| Protein 293.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 657.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7052.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories