Swiss Steak

Tender, flavorful, and comforting, Swiss Steak is a hearty classic that brings out the best in budget-friendly beef round steak. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like diced tomatoes, fresh bell peppers, and onions into a deeply savory tomato-based sauce, enriched with Worcestershire sauce and paprika for a complex, smoky depth. The beef is first dredged in seasoned flour and seared to golden perfection, then slow-cooked in the oven until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or buttered noodles, this dish is an effortless crowd-pleaser. With a hands-on prep time of just 20 minutes followed by slow oven baking, it's an easy yet impressive dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley for an added pop of color, and get ready to savor every bite of this rich and homestyle meal. Perfect for cozy family dinners or Sunday feasts, Swiss Steak is comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef round steak
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (170°C).

Step 2

Trim excess fat from the round steak and cut it into 4 equal portions.

Step 3

Mix the flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the steaks on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side, then transfer them to a Dutch oven or deep oven-proof casserole dish.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and use the same skillet to sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Pour the tomato and vegetable mixture over the steaks in the Dutch oven, ensuring the steaks are submerged in the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the Dutch oven tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the steaks are fork-tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Step 10

Serve the Swiss steak hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2421.4 grams (2421.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2402

Total Fat 87.20g	112%
Saturated Fat 23.20g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.30g
Cholesterol 771mg	257%
Sodium 7926mg	345%
Total Carbohydrate 103.30g	38%
Dietary Fiber 20.00g	71%
Total Sugars 31.50g
Protein 289.00g	578%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 450mg	35%
Iron 38mg	212%
Potassium 5664mg	121%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 49.1%

Carbs: 17.6%