smothered steak

Swiss Steak is a a budget friendly meal made with chuck steak that is slow simmered in a tomato sauce with carrots, onions, garlic and bell peppers. Perfect comfort food to serve over mashed potatoes.

Swiss Steak

chuck

all purpose flour

kosher salt, divided

black pepper, divided

olive oil, divided

garlic

carrots,

onions,

diced bell peppers

tomato sauce

water

oregano

thyme

basil

Pound steak to about 1/4 inch thick using...

Pound steak to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet. 

Dredge steak into flour on both sides and...

Dredge steak into flour on both sides and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. 

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a dutch...

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a dutch oven or deep skillet and place over medium heat.

When oil is hot, add the steak and...

When oil is hot, add the steak and cook about 5 minutes per side until well browned. 

Remove to steak and set aside.

Add more olive oil to the skillet and...

Add more olive oil to the skillet and cook onions, garlic, bell peppers and carrots over medium heat, stirring often. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

Add tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and basil,...

Season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and basil, stirring until combined. 

Return steak to the pan and cover with...

Return steak to the pan and cover with sauce, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Cover and lower to simmer.

Cook 30 minutes to 1 hour until steak...

Cook 30 minutes to 1 hour until steak is tender. 

Remove steak to a cutting board and slice...

Remove steak to a cutting board and slice thin or shred. 

Return to sauce and stir well.

Serve steak and sauce over mashed potatoes, rice...

Serve steak and sauce over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. 

Craving Southern comfort food? This smothered steak is hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying. Perfectly cooked tender steak is covered in a rich, savory gravy that takes it to the next level. This dish is ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!

Smothered Steak

round steaks, (about 1 pound)

Salt and pepper

unsalted butter

olive oil

onion, (about ½ medium onion)

garlic, (about 3 cloves)

all-purpose flour

beef broth

Worcestershire sauce

soy sauce

Rub 4 round steaks, with Salt and pepper, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

sear

Carefully place the steaks in the heated pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, undisturbed to create a nice crust on the steaks. Remove the steaks from the pan and set aside.

cook

Add 1 cup diced onion, to the pan and cook until they are tender, scraping up any blackened bits from the pan as you cook.

Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Whisk 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour into the pan, creating a paste.

whisk

Slowly pour 2 cups beef broth into the paste mixture, whisking as you pour. Once all the broth has been incorporated, add 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon soy sauce.

simmer

Place the steaks back in the pan with the gravy sauce and cook for an add 3-4 minutes, coating the steaks well in the gravy.

serve

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve!

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Perfectly cooked tender steak is covered in a rich, savory gravy that takes it to the next level. This steak is ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!

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