Swiss Steak South Beach Friendly Recipes

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle half the flour mixture on one side of round steak pieces; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Flip steak and coat with remaining flour mixture; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Cut steak into 6 pieces.
• Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat; place steak pieces in the hot shortening. Cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour, adding water as needed.
• Turn steak pieces over and add tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.

SWISS STEAK (SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Saute steaks on medium high with the olive oil in an oven proof skillet until browned on both sides, remove from heat.
• Add diced celery and diced tomatoes.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes. (Depending on the size of your meat.) Check after 20 minutes, you might want to leave the lid off at this point if you like a thicker sauce.
• If you're on phase two of the south beach diet serve with whole wheat egg noodles.

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.

TRADITIONAL SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Combine flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over steak and pound into both sides. In a skillet over medium heat, brown steak on both sides in oil. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with onion and green pepper. Drizzle with soy sauce; sprinkle with garlic salt and remaining pepper. , Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles if desired.

SOUTH BEACH STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Place each 3 oz piece of tenderloin between wax paper and pound with a mallet until the steak is about 1/2 inch thick.
• Pat meat with paper towel to dry; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, melt 3 Tbsp of the margarine and cook meat on medium to high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove the meat from skillet onto a plate and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp of margarine and saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until veggies are semi-soft.
• Add the mustard powder and Worcestershire, mixing well.
• Add the meat to skillet and cook until meat is done to your liking.
• Remove the meat and keep warm; combine lemon juice and parsley in the skillet and cook until warmed.
• Pour sauce over the meat and garnish with chives; serve.