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Old Fashioned Smothered Swiss Steak

A plate of smothered Swiss steak topped with sauteed peppers and onions in a rich gravy.
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Enjoy tender cube steak braised in a rich tomato, onion, and pepper gravy. This classic comfort food recipe is perfect for a hearty Sunday supper.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs cube steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the cube steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of cube steak in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the floured cube steak for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  7. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  8. Return the seared cube steak to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
  9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the steak is very tender. Check periodically and add a little more beef broth or water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  10. Serve the smothered Swiss steak hot, spooning the gravy over the steak.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste with the garlic.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the delicious gravy.
  • This dish reheats well and is great for meal planning.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/smothered-swiss-steak-old-fashioned-comfort-dinner/

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