Swiss Steak With Mushrooms and Red Wine Recipe

Name: Swiss Steak With Mushrooms and Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thick chuck steak (about 4 pounds), bone in, or a 2- to 3-pound piece of round steak; 1 clove garlic; Flour seasoned with salt and pepper (1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper per half-cup of flour); 1/4 cup olive oil or bacon fat; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 1 12-ounce package fresh mushrooms, sliced thick; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 1/4 cup Cognac; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup chicken (or other) stock; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon savory; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper as desired

Servings: persons

1 thick chuck steak (about 4 pounds), bone in, or a 2- to 3-pound piece of round steak
1 clove garlic
Flour seasoned with salt and pepper (1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper per half-cup of flour)
1/4 cup olive oil or bacon fat
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 12-ounce package fresh mushrooms, sliced thick
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup Cognac
1 cup red wine
1 cup chicken (or other) stock
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon savory
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper as desired

1
Rub the steak all over with the garlic clove.
2
Using a tenderizing mallet, the back edge of a cleaver or the edge of a heavy plate, pound into both sides of the steak as much of the seasoned flour as it will hold.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet, brown the steak on both sides and remove to a suitable covered baking dish.
4
Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
5
Add onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned.
6
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.
7
Add tomato puree, Cognac, wine, stock, thyme, savory, marjoram, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
8
Pour mixture over steak, cover and bake 2 hours or until very tender.
9
Carefully remove steak to a deep serving platter.
10
Skim surface fat from the sauce in the baking dish, check seasonings and pour around steak.
11
Pass any extra sauce at the table.
12
Serve with mashed potatoes.

322

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Fat

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Protein

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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

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: 1 thick chuck steak (about 4 pounds), bone in, or a 2- to 3-pound piece of round steak, 1 clove garlic, Flour seasoned with salt and pepper (1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper per half-cup of flour), 1/4 cup olive oil or bacon fat, and more.

Yes, Swiss Steak With Mushrooms and Red Wine 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swiss Steak With Mushrooms and Red Wine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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