Light Swiss Steak Recipe

Name: Light Swiss Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 4 serving portions; nonstick cooking spray; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 cup sliced carrot; 1 small onion, sliced and separated to make rings; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup cooked long-grain rice; 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

12 ounces beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 4 serving portions
nonstick cooking spray
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrot
1 small onion, sliced and separated to make rings
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Spray a large, cold skillet with cooking spray.
2
Preheat over medium.
3
Brown meat on both sides.
4
Add undrained tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, 1/3 cup water, thyme, and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
6
Simmer 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat is tender.
7
Set aside.
8
Cook or reheat rice at this time.
9
In a small mixing bowl mix the 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
10
Stir into the tomato mixture, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, then cook 2 minutes more.
11
Serve over hot rice.

452

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 4 serving portions, nonstick cooking spray, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, roughly chopped, 1 cup sliced celery, and more.

Yes, Light 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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Light Swiss Steak

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Variations & substitutions

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