Herb Swiss Steak Recipes

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. , Trim beef; cut into serving-size pieces. Brown on both sides in drippings. Top meat with mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with tarragon and bacon. Cover and bake at 325°, until meat is tender, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours, basting twice. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Return meat to skillet and turn to coat with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle half the flour mixture on one side of round steak pieces; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Flip steak and coat with remaining flour mixture; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Cut steak into 6 pieces.
• Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat; place steak pieces in the hot shortening. Cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour, adding water as needed.
• Turn steak pieces over and add tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.

EASY SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown cube steaks on both sides in oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and bouillon. Return steaks to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat is tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

HERB SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut meat into six serving pieces and trim off fat.
• Rub each piece of steak with dry mustard and then dip into flor.
• With a meat mallet, pound each steak until as much flour sticks to it as possible.
• Reserve leftover flour.
• Next, brown bacon until crisp.
• Set on a plate covered with a paper towel to soak up excess fat.
• Add 3 Tablespoon of the oil to bacon drippings in skillet.
• Brown meat.
• While meat is browning, mix together salt, rosemary and thyme.
• Sprinkle each piece of meat with spices and place in crockpot.
• In same skillet, brown onions and place on top of steak in crock ot.
• Now, add reserved flour to skillet with drippings.
• Stir in water, tomato juice and garlic.
• Bring mixture to a boil but don't forget to stir frequently.
• After mixture begins to boil, pour it over the steak and onions in crockpot.
• Cook on High fro 3 1/2 to 4 hours or on Low 7 to 8 hours.
• Check meat for tenderness.

SLICED STEAK WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Coat meat in olive oil, season with pepper then throw a rosemary sprig into pan and set steak on top. Caramelize the meat evenly on both sides then transfer to oven until cooked to desired doneness, 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
• Drizzle a carving board with olive oil, place steak on board. Let steak rest then thinly slice against the grain and dress the thinly sliced meat with olive oil, herbs and salt, tossing with tongs to combine. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic salt. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Remove meat from bag and pound with a mallet to tenderize. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil until no longer pink. Add the green pepper, celery and onions; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, soy sauce and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. , Remove from the oven and return to stovetop. In a small bowl, combine water and remaining flour until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir sauce for 2 minutes or until thickened.