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My Mom's Swiss Steak

SUBMITTED BY: JANNE2 PHOTO BY: JANICER8

"This is so easy and all done in one pot! It is delicious and everyone including kids will love it! This recipe is tried and true, impossible to fail! It can also be doubled or tripled without problems, but lower the heat on the second and third batch when browning, as not to burn."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 29 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 (1/2 pound) beef sirloin tip steaks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (1 small) chopped onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup water (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place steaks into the pot one at a time, quickly browning on each side. Remove steaks, and set aside. Add the onion to the pot, and cook over medium-low heat until wilted, about 3 minutes. Return the steaks to the pot, and add the tomatoes, mushrooms, celery and green pepper. Season with oregano and add the bay leaf.
  2. Cover the pot, and cook over medium-low heat for about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork tender. If you wish to thicken the gravy, remove the meat to a plate. Stir together the cornstarch and water; stir into the pan juices. Let simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken. Return the beef to the pot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2004 by CYNDEEJOY
It was great ~ the only thing I did differently was to add beef broth so the meat would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Star53
This is so easy. I seasoned and floured and lightly browned the meat first. Since the flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by KLBUMB
Good base recipe. I floured and seasoned my steaks first and then pounded them down. Then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by VHERBOLD
This is fabulous! I made a couple of changes.... used beef broth and added it during the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by SUGARJO
This recipe is great! I seasoned, floured and browned the meat first. I did not have green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by HOPEBW
This was awesome! I made a few changes out of necessity (didn't have the exact ingredients)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2006 by PRINCESSNERD
Great recipe! Added beef broth and served over egg noodles! Will definately do again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2004 by Weeping Head
I tried this out today and it was very bland. The steaks had absolutely no flavor and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.