Swisssteakanddumplingsbake Recipes

SWISS STEAK WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Cut steaks into six or eight pieces. Place flour in a large resealable bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on both sides. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In the same skillet, combine the soup, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour over steak. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meat is tender. , For dumplings, combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl; set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and poultry seasoning. Stir in milk and remaining butter just until moistened. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated. Place dumplings over steak. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-30 minutes or until dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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.

CLASSIC SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. Cut meat into four pieces. Add meat and remaining oil to skillet; cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and oregano; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add the onion, celery, mushrooms and carrots; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken if desired. Serve with noodles.

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.

SWISS STEAK AND DUMPLINGS BAKE

Steps:

• Dredge the cubed beef in flour.
• In a large skillet, brown the meat on both sides in oil.
• Transfer to a 2-1/2-quart greased baking dish.
• In the same skillet saute the onions and garlic until soft; transfer to baking dish.
• In the same skillet combine the soup, Parmesan cheese (if using), milk, water, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally; pour over the steak and onions in the baking dish; mix to combine.
• Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until meat is tender, remove from oven, and leave in baking dish.
• FOR THE DUMPLINGS: increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
• Combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt.
• Stir in the milk and the remaining butter JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated.
• Place the dumplings over the steak.
• Return to oven and bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.

STEAK AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, paprika and salt in a resealable bag. Shake the meat in the flour mixture and brown in oil. (Use an oven safe dutch oven if you have one).
• Remove the meat and keep warm. Saute the onion in the pan drippings and stir in the water, soup and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Add meat and cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, then turn oven up to 425 degrees.
• Dumplings: Combine the dry ingredients, then add the milk and oil, stirring just until moist.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Drop the dumpling batter into the crumbs and roll until coated. Once the oven is heated to 425, place the dumplings on top of the meat mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in dumpling comes out clean.
• Do not lift lid while baking.

SIMPLE SWISS STEAK IN A DUTCH OVEN

Steps:

• Cut London broil into 2-inch cubes and spread out on a cutting board. Combine flour, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle over meat. Toss to coat.
• Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the steak and gently, but firmly, pound the steak with a mallet or the back of a soup ladle.
• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir meat until browned, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add diced tomatoes with juice, beef stock, celery, onions, carrots, and bell pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Crack the lid of the pot about 1/2 inch to let the steam escape. Continue to simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour more.