Do you ever feel like you need an exciting twist to your average steak dinner? Well, the Swiss Steak may be just the perfect recipe to bring some fun and flavor to your usual steak dish. Swiss Steak is traditionally made with either beef or veal round steak that is lightly coated in flour, then fried or seared with onions, tomatoes, and seasonings. The classic Swiss Steak recipe calls for slow-cooking the steak until it is tender but there are plenty of variations that will make your tastebuds go wild. Let’s get cooking and learn more about Swiss Steak!
Contents
What You’ll Need To Have On Hand
- Beef or veal round steak
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Garlic, celery and seasonings of your choice
Preparing Your Swiss Steak
Step 1: Pound It!
Using either a meat tenderizer or the flat side of a meat mallet, pound your steak until it has an even thickness. The pounding serves two purposes: to tenderize the steak and to flatten it out, which will help it cook more evenly.
Step 2: Dust It
Spread the seasoned flour over both sides of the steak. This is where you can be creative and add your favorite seasonings or spices to the flour. The seasoned flour will protect the steak and also give it a nice golden color once cooked.
Step 3: Fry It
Using a large skillet, heat some oil over high heat until it is nice and hot. Add the steak to the skillet and brown both sides. Once both sides are browned, reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and garlic. Let that cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Simmer It
After the 5 minutes are up, add the tomato sauce, celery, and seasonings of your choice to the skillet. Stir it all together and then bring the sauce to a simmer. Once the sauce is simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the steak simmer for at least an hour, and up to 2 hours for an extra-tender steak.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
Once your Swiss Steak is finished cooking, remove it from the skillet and plate it. Serve it with your favorite side dishes and enjoy a taste of Switzerland right in your kitchen.
Swiss Steak is a classic dish that can easily be personalized with your favorite seasonings and spices. Don’t forget to pound the steak before you add the flour, as this is essential for getting a nice crispy coating on the steak. With a few simple steps you can turn a boring steak into an exciting Swiss Steak dinner. So are you ready to get cooking? Bon Appetit!