Swiss Steak Italian Style Recipes

ITALIAN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Remove meat form bag; pound to flatten. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown steak on both sides in butter. Add the tomatoes, salt, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes., Add green pepper and onion. Cover and cook 30-45 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; cook for 2 minutes or until melted.

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices and season on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Dredge the pieces of meat on both sides in the flour mixture. Tenderize the meat using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Dredge the slices on both sides once more and set aside.
• Add enough of the bacon drippings or vegetable oil to just cover the bottom of a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the steaks to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a plate and repeat until all of the steaks have been browned.
• Remove the last steaks from the pot and add the onions, garlic, and celery. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Next add the tomatoes, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and stir to combine. Return the meat to the pot, submerging it in the liquid. Cover the pot and place it in the oven on the middle rack. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic salt. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Remove meat from bag and pound with a mallet to tenderize. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil until no longer pink. Add the green pepper, celery and onions; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, soy sauce and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. , Remove from the oven and return to stovetop. In a small bowl, combine water and remaining flour until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir sauce for 2 minutes or until thickened.

SWISS STEAK ITALIANO

Steps:

• Put flour in lg plastic bag.
• Add steaks and shake to coat.
• Remove steaks from bag and pound to flatten.
• In lg skillet, brown steaks on both side in butter.
• Add tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add onion and green pepper, simmer another 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cook until cheese is melted.

SWISS STEAK ON THE ITALIAN SIDE

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt and pepper and pound into steak.
• Brown steak slowly on both sides in vegetable oil.
• Pour tomato sauce and pizza sauce over meat.
• Top with onion slices.
• Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
• Place into large casserole dish and bake, covered, in 350 degree F oven for 1 hour or a until steak is fork-tender.

SWISS STEAK ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Dredge steak in flour, salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan. Add meat and saute until browned. Stir in onion and saute. Stir in marinara sauce and wine and bring to boil. Add celery and green pepper; stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Heat a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles until al dente. Remove from heat and drain.
• Serve meat sauce over noodles.