Swiss Steak

Name: Swiss Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (2 pound) beef round steak, 1 inch thick; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 0.25 cup water, or as needed; 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 onion, minced; 0.5 green bell pepper, chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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An old family favorite salvaged from our 30-plus-year-old cookbook. We like this served over egg noodles. I like to increase the tomatoes to a 15 ½-ounce can, and I use a full green pepper and add a teaspoon of paprika.

Recipe by Chuck Schmahl

Updated on October 11, 2022

close up view of Swiss Steak garnished with fresh herbs over pasta on a plate

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2 pound) beef round steak, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387	Calories
24g	Fat
10g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 95mg	32%
Sodium 330mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 14mg	72%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 661mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.