Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak is a classic comfort food dinner made with tenderized beef slow-cooked in a savory tomato gravy. Packed with flavor from onions, peppers, mushrooms, and seasonings, it’s a filling, family-style meal that warms the soul.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 lbs cube steak or round steak sliced
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 –2 stalks celery diced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of celery seed optional
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Coat steaks in flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Brown in oil in a large oven-safe pot. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, pepper, and mushrooms in the same pot. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, sugar, and celery seed. Stir and return steak to pot.
- Cover and bake for 1½ to 2 hours, until steak is fork-tender.
- Optional: Thicken gravy by mixing cornstarch with water, stirring it into the pot, and simmering until thickened.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
- Want a shortcut? Use a slow cooker. Just reduce broth to 1 cup and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- This recipe freezes well — store cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Great with peas, carrots, or a simple salad on the side.