Weeknight Swiss Steak
Easy Swiss steak features tender beef round steaks coated in seasoned flour and simmered in a rich tomato sauce with diced tomatoes and green bell pepper. Onion powder and black pepper add gentle seasoning, while the sauce keeps the dish moist and hearty, making it a comforting choice for a family dinner served with a favorite side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Swiss Steak, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir flour, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined; sprinkle over steak. Pound the flour mixture into the meat with a mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the floured steak in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in water. Cover the skillet and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.
- 3
Mix tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until combined; pour over the steak in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 468.4 kcal High 23%
- Protein 55.18 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 15.76 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.75 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.81 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.39 mg High 45%
- Sodium 143.43 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.07 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 29.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 6.15 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 945.63 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 34.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.43 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Swiss Steak is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 468.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Swiss Steak made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper, Onion Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Swiss Steak?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Swiss Steak easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Swiss Steak healthy?
- Weeknight Swiss Steak has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 468.4 calories and 55.18 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 143.43 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.81 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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