Taste of Home
So-Tender Swiss Steak
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 2 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.
This fork-tender Swiss steak with rich gravy was an often-requested main dish around our house when I was growing up. Mom took pride in preparing scrumptious, hearty meals like this for our family and guests. —Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio
Ingredients
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into serving-size pieces
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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2 cups water
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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GRAVY:
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/4 cups beef broth or water
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Optional: Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 325°. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound steak with a mallet to tenderize. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat.
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2.
In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown steak in oil on both sides. Arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water and Worcestershire sauce.
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3.
Bake, covered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove meat to a serving platter and keep warm.
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4.
For gravy, in a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve steak and gravy with noodles or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
4 ounces cooked beef: 213 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
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