Easy Swiss Steak Recipe
This is the best Swiss Steak recipe - fork-tender beef in a rich beefy-tomato gravy with onions. Slow cooker or oven braised - this old fashioned American comfort recipe is always a hit. Serve it up with creamy mashed potatoes or wide egg noodles.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Equipment
- Slow Cooker OR Braiser or Dutch Oven depending on cook method
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds round steak or cube steak
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock, beef bone broth OR regular beef broth
- 1 ounce au jus packer
- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes and the juices
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- OPTIONAL: 2 tablespoons cornstarch if you prefer thicker gravy
Instructions
SLOW COOKER VERSION: See NOTES below for Oven Braised
- Season steak with salt and black pepper. Dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in large skillet. Sear steak – 3-4 minutes per side or until golden then add to crockpot.
- Add onions to skillet. Season salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes to soften. Stir in tomato paste. Stir in broth, au jus , tomatoes, worcestershire, Italian seasoning. Scrape up browned bits. Pour over steak in crockpot.
- Cover and cook on HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 6-8 hours.
Notes
OVEN BRAISED SWISS STEAK:
- Season steak with salt and black pepper. Dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in oven-safe deep skillet or dutch oven. Sear steak 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add beef broth, au jus , tomatoes, worcestershire, Italian seasoning. Scape up browned bits from bottom of pan.
- Return steaks to the skillet. Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beef is fork tender.