Swiss Steak (Betty Crocker 40th Anniversary Collection)

Submitted by Thea

"This is the exact recipe my mother has always used to make Swiss steak. Comfort food for me! I hope you enjoy it...and it brings back memories too! I serve with mashed potatoes or extra wide egg noodles. Yummy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (I leave this out)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef boneless round steak, tip (I always use round) or 1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks, about 3/4 in thick. (I always use round)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup water
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

directions

1. Mix flour, mustard and salt (if using). Sprinkle one side of beef steak with half of the flour mixture; pound inches Turn beef and pound in remaining flour mixture.
2. Cut beef into 6 serving pieces. Heat oil in skillet until hot. Cook beef over medium heat about 15 minutes, turning once, until brown.
3. Add tomatoes, garlic and worcestershire sauce; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours or until beef is tender.
5. Add water, onion and bell pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.