Swiss Steak

Swiss steak is a comforting meal made with an inexpensive cut of meat and simple ingredients, resulting in tender beef smothered in a rich tomato gravy. It is the perfect family dinner that will have your whole house smelling wonderful.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings servings

Calories 423kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

2 pounds beef cube steaks about 6 pieces
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup all purpose flour more as needed
3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
2 large carrots diced
1 large onion diced
4-5 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces diced tomatoes undrained (1 large can)
2 cups beef broth
1 envelope brown gravy mix 0.87 ounce packet
Fresh parsley for optional garnish

Instructions

Season the cube steaks evenly with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper. I like to press it on so it sticks well.
2 pounds beef cube steaks, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Place the flour in a large shallow bowl, and then dredge both sides of each piece of meat in the flour. Shake off any excess.
⅓ cup all purpose flour
In a large dutch oven, add 1-2 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat
3 tablespoons avocado oil
In batches, sear each of cube steaks for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. (Add more oil between batches if needed.
Place the seared steaks on a plate.
Remove any excess oil from the pot and add the carrots and onions and sauté on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until tender
2 large carrots, 1 large onion
Then add in the garlic and sauté for just an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4-5 cloves garlic
Pour in the diced tomatoes with liquid, beef broth, and the gravy mix and stir to dissolve the powder.
28 ounces diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1 envelope brown gravy mix
Add the seared cube steaks back to the pot and bring to a boil.
Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 ½-2 hours until the steaks are tender.
Serve over mashed potatoes or with rice or elbow noodles and a favorite vegetable. Crusty bread is wonderful for soaking up the delicious sauce!
Fresh parsley

Notes

Add peas or mushrooms.

Swap the beef broth for vegetable broth.

the sauce will thicken as it sits, but of you want to thicken the sauce more, remove the lid and simmer uncovered for an additional 10-20 minutes until the sauce reduces.

If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add more broth.

Allow to cool before covering. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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