Tomato-Braised Swiss Steak

Name: Tomato-Braised Swiss Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 8 oz Diced Tomatoes; 0.5 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 to taste Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Shortening; 2 lb Top Round Steak; 0.25 cup Water

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Tomato-Braised Swiss Steak features tenderized round steak slowly simmered with diced tomatoes, sweet onion, and green bell pepper for a rich, homey gravy and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The gentle braise deepens the beefy flavor while the vegetables add a light sweetness and subtle peppery note. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend meal over mashed potatoes or rice.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 45 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Assemble all the ingredients.
2

Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
3

Dust one side of the round steak pieces with half of the flour mixture and pound the steak until the coating is absorbed.
4

Flip the steak and coat it with the remaining flour mixture; pound the steak until the coating is absorbed.
5

Cut the steak into 6 pieces.
6

Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium heat and add the steak pieces to the hot shortening.
7

Cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
8

Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour, adding water as needed.
9

Turn the steak pieces over and add the tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet; season with salt and black pepper.
10

Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.