Swiss Steak and Dumplings Bake

Experience hearty comfort food at its finest with this Swiss Steak and Dumplings Bake—a one-pan dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners. Tender, oven-braised beef round steak is simmered in a rich, savory tomato and beef broth sauce, seasoned with garlic, onions, and fragrant thyme. Finished with fluffy homemade dumplings baked to golden perfection, this recipe combines melt-in-your-mouth meat with a satisfying carb topping in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and the rest of the magic happening in the oven, it's an easy yet impressive choice for weeknight meals or Sunday suppers. Serve this comforting classic straight from the skillet, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch it disappear from the table! Keywords: Swiss steak, dumplings bake, comfort food, braised beef, one-pan dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef round steak
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
• 0.75 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Trim any excess fat from the beef round steak and cut it into serving-sized portions (about 4–6 pieces).

Step 3

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, coating it evenly, and shake off any excess.

Step 4

In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the steak pieces on both sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 6

Deglaze the skillet by adding the beef broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Return the browned steak pieces to the skillet, submerging them in the sauce. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 90 minutes, or until the steak is tender.

Step 9

While the steak is baking, prepare the dumpling batter by combining the baking mix and milk in a medium bowl. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 10

After 90 minutes of baking, carefully remove the skillet from the oven and discard the bay leaf. Uncover the skillet and drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter evenly over the sauce and steak.

Step 11

Return the skillet to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and golden on top.

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Step 13

Serve warm, making sure to spoon plenty of sauce over the dumplings and steak. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2541.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3367.5

Total Fat 108.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.4g
Cholesterol 787.6mg	0%
Sodium 11521.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 55.9g
Protein 314.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 1125.0mg	0%
Iron 49.4mg	0%
Potassium 6770.3mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 37.7%

Carbs: 32.9%