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Swiss Steak in Tomato Gravy

Name: Swiss Steak in Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: PT2.5H
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Bottom round steak, pounded to 1/2 inch; 1/2 cup Flour, seasoned with salt and pepper; 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes; 2 large Yellow onion, sliced; 1 Bell pepper, sliced; 2 stalks Celery, diced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Beef broth; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp Vegetable oil

2.5 hrs 4 servings Easy

This recipe uses Round beef — specifically Bottom Round (3-6 lbs).

Learn more about all Round cuts and cooking methods →

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs

Total

2.5 hrs

Swiss steak is old-fashioned American comfort cooking at its finest. Tough bottom round is tenderized, dredged in flour, and braised in a tomato-onion gravy until it practically melts. Serve it over mashed potatoes.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

2 lbs Bottom round steak, pounded to 1/2 inch
1/2 cup Flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
2 large Yellow onion, sliced
1 Bell pepper, sliced
2 stalks Celery, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp Vegetable oil

How Do You Make Swiss Steak in Tomato Gravy?

1
Prep steak
Pound the round steak with a meat mallet until 1/2 inch thick. Cut into serving portions. Dredge in seasoned flour.
2
Brown
Brown steaks in oil over medium-high heat, 3 minutes per side. Remove.
3
Build gravy
Sauté onions, peppers, and celery 5 minutes. Add garlic. Pour in tomatoes, broth, and Worcestershire.
4
Braise
Return steaks to the pot, submerging in the tomato mixture. Cover and braise at 325°F for 2 hours until fork-tender.