Tarragon Swiss Steaks Recipes

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.

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.

TARRAGON SALMON STEAKS

Steps:

• Place salmon steaks in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with the tarragon, parsley, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

TARRAGON TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, tarragon vinegar, dried tarragon and pepper. Place tuna steaks into the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill tuna steaks 8 to 10 minutes per side, until the tuna flakes easily and is opaque in the center.

TARRAGON STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine wine, vinegar, and herbs in a double boiler.
• Cook until it is reduced by half.
• Scramble the egg yolks and salt in a blender or food processor (I prefer a blender).
• Add the wine/herb mixture to the eggs in the blender/processor.
• Now melt the butter in a saucepan until it is very hot bubbly.
• Turn on the blender/processor, and pour very hot butter through the cork in the blender lid or through the top of the food processor (you must do this while the machine is blending!) This will cook the egg mixture. Whip until everything is mixed and smooth like a mayonnaise.
• Serve right away, usually on the side for dipping, or you can spoon some on top of the steak.

TARRAGON SWISS STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Heat oil in a large pan, with a lid, over medium heat.
• Sear steaks for 1 minute on each side.
• Remove me to a plate.
• Add onion to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add wine, stock, tomato paste, mustard, and tarragon, and stir until smooth.
• Heat to a simmer, and add steaks.
• Cover and braise in the oven for 1-1/2 hours, or until tender.
• Remove steaks to a serving dish, and skim grease from the top of the sauce.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper and serve sauce with the steaks.