My Mother's Swiss Steak

This Swiss steak recipe is made with tenderized beef round steaks coated with seasoned flour and simmered in tomato sauce with green bell peppers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 pounds beef round steak, cut 1-inch thick
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup water, or as needed
• 0.5 cup minced green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until combined; sprinkle over steak. Pound flour mixture into meat with a mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook floured steak in hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and pour in water. Cover the skillet and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.

Step 3

Mix together tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined; pour over steak in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.