Tomato Smothered Steak Recipes

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Sprinkle each side of the round steak pieces with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the meat.
• Combine 1/2 cup flour and garlic powder in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add steak pieces, seal bag, and shake to evenly coat all the pieces.
• Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add seasoned and floured steak pieces to the skillet in a single layer in batches and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pieces, adding more oil, if necessary, until all are browned.
• Add onion slices to the same skillet and stir, coating onions with pan drippings, until onion slices have separated and are just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Move onions to one side of the skillet and return browned steak pieces to the skillet. Spread steak evenly in the skillet and place onions on top.
• Stir together water, beef base, and Worcestershire sauce in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and pour into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the steak is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Remove the steak from the skillet and add reserved 1/2 cup of flour to the pan drippings. Increase heat to medium; stir briskly and cook until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in milk and keep stirring until gravy bubbles again. Return steak, onions, and any accumulated juices to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.

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-COOKER SMOTHERED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; place in skillet. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until well browned.
• Meanwhile, spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix onion, carrot and mushrooms.
• Cut browned beef into 4 pieces; place in cooker over vegetables. In same skillet, mix soup and tomato sauce. Pour over beef.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. Stir sauce well before serving over beef.

CROCK POT SMOTHERED STEAK

Steps:

• Put the steak pieces in a bag with the flour and shake to coat.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat (or the crock pot insert if it is stovetop safe) and brown the steak pieces on all sides. Place the steak in the crock pot insert if you didn't use it for browning it.
• To the steak add the bell pepper, sliced onion, and drained sliced mushrooms, if using.
• Combine the tomatoes with the soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and crushed pepper, if using. Pour over the steak and vegetables.
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

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!

TOMATO SMOTHERED STEAK

Steps:

• 1. I cut the beef steak into strips. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, & pepper. Add in the chopped onion.. Cook on medium to high until browned. Once you see its cooked & brown in color. Add the can or 2 (if you want more tomatoes) of tomatoes.(make sure the whole tomatoes are cut & add the juice) Let that sit on medium to low heat to let it soak up the flavor. Cook for about 10 more minutes.
• 2. Cook the rice as shown on box. As much as you want.. Pour tomato smothered steak over your rice.

TOMATO SMOTHERED PORK STEAKS (OR CHOPS) FOR THE CROCK-POT

Steps:

• Cut each steak into 2 or 3 pieces and trim excess fat.
• Pour one can of tomatoes into the bottom of a 6-7qt Crockpot. Top with 1/3 of each of the ingredients, ending with a layer made from half the pork steak pieces.
• Make another layer of 1/3 of everything, ending with the rest of the pork steaks.
• Finish with the remaining ingredients.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Remove pork steak pieces carefully (they will probably break up so tongs will work better than a fork).
• Use a slotted spoon to scoop out the veggies and serve them over pasta or rice.
• Top with Parmesan.
• Tip: If you chill the flavorful juices to remove the fat you'll have a delicious starter for soup.
• Note: I do not recommend using an extra-lean cut such as boneless pork loin for this. Extra lean meat tends to dry out in long cooking even when submerged in liquid this way.
• Note: This should be just as good made with beef chuck or chicken thighs.

SMOTHERED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt evenly on both sides of the cube steaks. Combine flour and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge steaks in the flour mixture.
• Brown 2 steaks in 1 1/2 tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat 3 minutes each side; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining steaks and oil. Drain drippings from skillet, reserving 1 tbsp oil in skillet.
• Saute onion and bell pepper in hot drippings 7 minutes or until tender.
• Add diced tomatoes and remaining 3 ingredients to skillet. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return the steaks to the skillet; cover and cook over low heat 55 to 60 minutes or until tender.

Steps:

• Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add steak to bottom of slow cooker.
• Add diced tomatoes, garlic, chopped onion, green pepper and mushrooms
• Cook for 6-8 hours on low or until meat is tender.
• When done, if you want the sauce thicker, add 1-2 tsp's of cornstarch and cook for 20 minutes on high.
• Serve over rice (I use brown minute rice), cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes.

SMOTHERED STEAK AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut steak into serving sized pieces. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large, lidded skillet. Meanwhile, dredge the pieces of steak in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil until browned on each side. Remove the steaks from skillet to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the grease. Wipe excess oil from the skillet. Boil the sliced potatoes in a sauce pan with enough water to cover until crispy-tender. Drain the water from the potatoes and set them aside. Return the steak to the skillet and top with onion, stewed tomatoes, and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low, stirring ocassionally, for 30 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Add the potatoes, cover, and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender. Add a little water if it gets too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a slice of bread or rice.