Tarragon Swiss Steaks

Braising the steaks makes them fork tender. Try these steaks served over noodles or with rice or mashed potatoes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 4 (8 ounce)  cube steaks
• 1  large onion, diced
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup red wine
• 2  cups  beef stock
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh tarragon
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Heat oil in a large pan, with a lid, over medium heat.
3. Sear steaks for 1 minute on each side.
4. Remove me to a plate.
5. Add onion to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
7. Add wine, stock, tomato paste, mustard, and tarragon, and stir until smooth.
8. Heat to a simmer, and add steaks.
9. Cover and braise in the oven for 1-1/2 hours, or until tender.
10. Remove steaks to a serving dish, and skim grease from the top of the sauce.
11. Season sauce with salt and pepper and serve sauce with the steaks.