Oven Swiss Steak Food

AL'S BAKED SWISS STEAK

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless beef round steak
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup beef broth
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
• Cut steak into four portions and pound to 1/4-inch thickness; season with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt. Coat meat evenly with about 1 tablespoon flour.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to prepared baking dish reserving drippings in the skillet.
• To the drippings, add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, beef broth, carrots, celery, garlic, 1 tablespoon flour, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the meat in the baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake until beef is completely tender, about 90 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over beef and return to oven uncovered until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs swiss steak or 2 lbs round steaks
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undraind
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces water
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• hot mashed potatoes

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Combine flour, salt and pepper.
• Cut steak into 4 or 5 servings; dredge in flour mixture.
• Brown on both sides in hot oil; remove to large baking dish.
• Place vegetables over steak; pour tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and Worcestershire over all.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2- 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Serve with sauce spooned over the mashed potatoes.

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Ingredients:

• 8 bacon strips
• 2 pounds beef top round steak (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

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.