Braised Swiss Steak Recipe

Name: Braised Swiss Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces, weight Thick Cut Bacon; 1/4 cups Canola Oil (or Less, Depends On The Amount Of Bacon Drippings Yielded); 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1- 1/2 pound Beef Top Round Steak, Cubed Or Pounded Until About 1/2 Thick; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 cup Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 cup Green Pepper, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes, Use The Petite Dice Variety; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Sweet Hungarian Paprika; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1- 1/2 cup Beef Stock

Servings: persons

4 ounces, weight Thick Cut Bacon
1/4 cups Canola Oil (or Less, Depends On The Amount Of Bacon Drippings Yielded)
1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1- 1/2 pound Beef Top Round Steak, Cubed Or Pounded Until About 1/2 Thick
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Yellow Onion, Diced
1 cup Green Pepper, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes, Use The Petite Dice Variety
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Sweet Hungarian Paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1- 1/2 cup Beef Stock

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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Fry bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
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Turn off heat and remove bacon to a plate.
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Carefully spoon drippings from the pot into a measuring cup and add enough canola oil to equal 1/4 cup total fat.
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Put the flour into a shallow dish or saucer.
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Trim the beef of extra fat and divide into four individual servings.
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Season each side with half of the salt and pepper then dredge in the flour.
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Season again with remaining salt and pepper and dredge in flour again.
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Return Dutch oven to medium-high heat, add the oil/bacon drippings mixture and when the oil is hot, add two of the steaks.
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Brown for 2 minutes on each side or until golden then remove the browned steaks to a wire rack, set over a plate, to rest.
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Repeat with the two remaining steaks.
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After the last two steaks are removed from the pot to the wire rack, add the onions, green pepper and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste until combined and then add the diced tomatoes, oregano, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and beef stock.
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Stir until the sauce comes to a simmer, crumble the cooked bacon into the pot and stir into the sauce.
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Return the steaks to the Dutch oven along with any accumulated juices and submerge them in the sauce.
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Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces, weight Thick Cut Bacon, 1/4 cups Canola Oil (or Less, Depends On The Amount Of Bacon Drippings Yielded), 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1- 1/2 pound Beef Top Round Steak, Cubed Or Pounded Until About 1/2 Thick, and more.

Yes, Braised Swiss Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Swiss Steak

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