Swiss Steakwith A Sweet Surprise Twist Recipes

MY MOM'S SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place steaks into the pot one at a time, quickly browning on each side. Remove steaks, and set aside. Add the onion to the pot, and cook over medium-low heat until wilted, about 3 minutes. Return the steaks to the pot, and add the tomatoes, mushrooms, celery and green pepper. Season with oregano and add the bay leaf.
• Cover the pot, and cook over medium-low heat for about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork tender. If you wish to thicken the gravy, remove the meat to a plate. Stir together the cornstarch and water; stir into the pan juices. Let simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken. Return the beef to the pot.

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 F/165 C.
• If needed, add another tablespoon of the remaining oil to the pan to cover its bottom.
• Enjoy!

GERMANY'S VERSION OF THE "SOUTH PHILLY CHEESE STEAK WITH A TWIST"

Steps:

• Brine: in a nonreactive container or resealable plastic bag combine the spring water, Gewurztraminer, sugar, citrus zest and juice, grapeseed oil, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Set aside.
• Remove the pork loin from the package and pat dry to remove all the liquid, wash the pork loin under room temperature water and repeat the pat dry method. Next, trim some fat from the top of the pork loin and place the loin in the brine. Refrigerate for 24 hours below 41 degrees F or lower.
• Remove the pork and discard the brine. Lightly pat it dry and place it on a flat 1/2 sheet pan, lightly wrap in plastic, and put into the freezer. When the pork is slightly frozen, using a machine slicer (deli slicer) slice the frozen pork paper thin. Portion the pork loin into 6 servings of 5.6 ounces each if just a little heavy that is fine you have room for error with the extra ounces. Put each portion on small deli sheets or parchment paper and place them in the refrigerator until ready for use. Be sure to properly sanitize the deli slicer and wash it in hot soapy water.
• Finishing the sandwich: Preheat a large flat top "Philly Style" gas griddle about 26 by 18-inches to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Pour 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil in the center of the griddle, spread evenly and let the oil get hot. Place the julienne onions on 1 side of the griddle and let them caramelize about 4 minutes. On the other side of the griddle, place the ground bratwurst and let cook through to an internal temperature of 155 degrees F. Chop the brats into smaller crumbles. When the brats and the onions are fully cooked, about 5 minutes more, toss them together and to one side of the griddle on low-heat (160 degrees F for hot holding). On the side that you just removed the brat and onion mixture, place the kraut and the julienned apples and cook until tender, another 4 minutes. When the kraut and the apples are fully cooked toss them together with the onions and brat's. Deglaze with the beer and reduce until it has evaporated. Hold the apple mixture with the onion and brats on the cooler part of the griddle.
• Remove the shaved pork loin from the refrigerator. Drizzle the last 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil on the part of the griddle that is at 350 degrees F and cook the shaved pork loin about 5 minutes. Lightly rough chop the shaved pork loin "Philly style"- place 1 spatula on a section of the pork loin and hold firmly and with a second spatula pull gently apart (pull away from each other and away from your body). When the shaved chopped pork loin is fully cooked and no visible blood, be sure it is fully chopped "Philly style" toss with the warm kraut, onion, apple, and brats, and section into 6 (6-ounce) portions on the griddle. Top each portion with 2 ounces Limburger cheese. Place 1 sliced pumpernickel hoagie roll on top of the melted cheese/pork portion and place a spatula under it. Place one hand on top of the roll and flip sunny side up while catching the pork-melted cheese stuffed roll in the same hand that you use to place on the roll.
• Serve with mustard, German pickles and German beer.

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.

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut beef into 6 serving pieces. In small bowl, mix flour, mustard and salt. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over 1 side of beef; pound in with meat mallet. Turn beef; pound in remaining flour mixture.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook beef in oil about 15 minutes, turning once, until brown.
• Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet, breaking up tomatoes with a fork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour 15 minutes, spooning sauce occasionally over beef, until beef is tender.
• Add water, onion and bell pepper to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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 WITH BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Cut each steak into the desired serving size, if necessary. Salt and pepper each steak lightly and dredge in flour. Shake off excess. Set aside.
• If you don't have a skillet with ovenproof handles, you can use a Pyrex dish or an earthenware pan with a cover for the oven. Heat a heavy 12-inch skillet (cast iron, if you have one) with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil. Brown the cube steaks on both sides and set aside.
• Pour off all of the oil except 1/3 cup. Add 1/3 cup of flour to the oil and stir. Allow the mixture ot brown over medium-low heat and stir frequently to prevent it from burning. When the mixture is about the color of peanut butter, add the onion. Stir and allow the onion to cook for about 1 minute.
• Slowly add the beef stock, stirring constantly. Add the Wercestershire sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Return the cube steaks to the pan, cover, and bake in a 275 degree oven for one hour.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable.

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving the liquid.
• Chop tomatoes.
• Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Cut meat into serving pieces.
• Coat steaks with the seasoned flour and pound until slightly flattened.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat; add steaks and cook until browned on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes in all.
• Add the garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes with their liquid, and the broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat, simmer until steaks are tender (about 3 1/2 hours).

CREAMY SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, brown beef in butter on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with onion. Combine soup and water; pour over onion. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles.

EASY SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown cube steaks on both sides in oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and bouillon. Return steaks to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat is tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.