Swiss Steak

Step 1

Tenderize the round steak with a meat mallet.

Step 2

Generously salt and pepper both sides of the beef.  Add the flour to a shallow bowl and dredge the beef in it.

Step 3

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a Dutch Oven or heavy stock pot and brown the meat on both sides. Remove the meat to a plate.

Step 4

Heat remaining vegetable oil in the pot. Add the onion and carrots and cook until the onions are tender; approximately 5-7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme and the browned beef. Gently scrap the bottom of the pot to remove the brown bits. Cover the pot and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.

Step 6

If desired serve over mashed potatoes, white rice, or egg noodles with the meat and sauce ladled over the top.