Oven Roasted Swiss Steak Food

OVEN STEAK

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of the steaks all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then let sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the rack. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the steaks, making sure they are spaced apart, so they don't steam. Top each steak with 1 sprig of thyme, one-half sprig of rosemary and 1 tablespoon cold butter. Return the skillet to the oven and cook until the undersides of steaks are well browned, about 4 minutes.
• Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and flip the steaks using tongs, then continue to cook until desired doneness, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare and 3 minutes more for medium. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

OLD-FASHIONED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 F/165 C.
• If needed, add another tablespoon of the remaining oil to the pan to cover its bottom.
• Enjoy!

SO-TENDER SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound steak with a mallet to tenderize. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown steak in oil on both sides. Arrange onion slices between layers of meat. Add water and Worcestershire sauce. , Cover and bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve steak and gravy with noodles or mashed potatoes, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. , Trim beef; cut into serving-size pieces. Brown on both sides in drippings. Top meat with mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with tarragon and bacon. Cover and bake at 325°, until meat is tender, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours, basting twice. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Return meat to skillet and turn to coat with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

BAKED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut meat into two portions; pound to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and salt; coat meat on both sides. In a skillet, brown meat in oil. Transfer meat to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , To pan drippings, add tomatoes, carrot, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce and remaining flour. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over meat. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Sprinkle with cheese; return to the oven until cheese is melted.

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices and season on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Dredge the pieces of meat on both sides in the flour mixture. Tenderize the meat using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Dredge the slices on both sides once more and set aside.
• Add enough of the bacon drippings or vegetable oil to just cover the bottom of a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the steaks to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a plate and repeat until all of the steaks have been browned.
• Remove the last steaks from the pot and add the onions, garlic, and celery. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Next add the tomatoes, paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and stir to combine. Return the meat to the pot, submerging it in the liquid. Cover the pot and place it in the oven on the middle rack. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.

AL'S BAKED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
• Cut steak into four portions and pound to 1/4-inch thickness; season with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt. Coat meat evenly with about 1 tablespoon flour.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to prepared baking dish reserving drippings in the skillet.
• To the drippings, add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, beef broth, carrots, celery, garlic, 1 tablespoon flour, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the meat in the baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake until beef is completely tender, about 90 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over beef and return to oven uncovered until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Combine flour, salt and pepper.
• Cut steak into 4 or 5 servings; dredge in flour mixture.
• Brown on both sides in hot oil; remove to large baking dish.
• Place vegetables over steak; pour tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and Worcestershire over all.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2- 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Serve with sauce spooned over the mashed potatoes.

OVEN BAKED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Cut meat into 6 serving-size pieces'.
• Combine the flour & seasonings.
• Pound 2 T. of the flour mixture into the meat.
• Heat the shortening in an 10 in., oven-proof skillet.
• Brown the meat on both sides.
• Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
• Add the stewed tomatoes & the other vegetables.
• Sprinkle the worcestershire sauce on top.
• Cover & bake for 1 hour, 15 minutes.
• Remove the meat from skillet & keep warm.
• Skim excess fat from skillet.
• Combine ¼ cup water with the remaing flour mixture & stir into the sauce.
• Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 2 miuntes or until thickened.
• Serve meat & sauce over hot rice or noodles.

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Trim any excess fat from meat and cut into 6 serving-size pieces. Combine the flour and salt. With a meat mallet or the edge of a heavy plate, pound 2 Tbsp. of the flour mixture into the meat.
• 2. In a 12-inch skillet, brown the meat on both sides in hot oil. While the meat is browning, chop the vegetables.
• 3. Transfer the meat to a 2-qt. shallow casserole dish. Drain off excess oil from the skillet. Stir the remaining flour mixture into the pan drippings in skillet. Stir in tomatoes, onion, celery, and carrots and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Pour over the meat in the baking dish.
• 4. Bake uncovered in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until meat is tender.
• 5. Some recommend serving over rice or noodles. I prefer mashed potatoes or my favorite Criss-Cross Potatoes.

SMOTHERED OVEN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt and pepper. Pound 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture into meat.
• In a large skillet, add oil and brown meat on both sides over very high heat. Transfer meat to a 12x8x2 baking dish.
• Stir remaining flour mixture into pan drippings in skillet. Stir in undrained tomatoes, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more. Pour over meat in baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until meat is tender.

OVEN ROASTED CLASSIC SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut meat into 4 serving size pieces.
• Combine the flour, salt and pepper, along with the meat, in a ziplock bag; shake to coat meat.
• In a skillet, brown meat in oil; transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
• In the same skillet, combine the tomatoes, onion, celery,carrots and thyme and bring to a boil.
• Pour over the meat and add all scraped, browned bits.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tender.