Red Round Swiss Steak Recipes

MY MOTHER'S SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle pieces of steak with flour mixture and pound the flour mixture into the meat with a meat mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the floured beef in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in water, cover skillet, and simmer beef until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.
• Mix diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Pour tomato mixture over beef, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 more minutes.

SLOW-COOKED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the steak and turn to coat. , Place the onion in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with the steak, celery and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

SWISS ROUND STEAK

Steps:

• Place Flour, salt and Pepper in a large ziplock bag, add beef pieces and shake well to coat. You may have to do it in batches.
• Place butter in a large, deep skillet and melt (Do not let it simmer long enough to brown).
• Add beef and brown beef on all sides.
• Add garlic, beef broth, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, basil and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and simmer mixture for 1 1/2 Hours, Stirring Occasionaly.
• Before serving, Sprinkle meat with cheese (If desired) And let it simmer uncovered just long enough for the cheese to melt.
• Serve.

"SWISS" ROUND STEAK WITH ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Cut round steak into 6 serving size pieces.
• On a cutting board, dredge pieces with flour, salt and pepper.
• Pound flour into the meat with a meat mallet.
• Turn pieces, dredge, and pound until they can't hold any more flour.
• (This can be a messy process, so be warned!).
• In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil and brown steak pieces on both sides.
• Place in a covered casserole.
• Add onions and garlic to the skillet.
• Saute until onions are limp (5 minutes).
• Place onions and garlic over steak pieces in casserole dish.
• Add enough beef broth to barely cover meat.
• The flour from the meat will thicken the broth as it bakes and will make its own gravy.
• Bake at 300F for 2 hours or until fork-tender.
• Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.

SO-TENDER SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound steak with a mallet to tenderize. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown steak in oil on both sides. Arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water and Worcestershire sauce. , Cover and bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve steak and gravy with noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.