Savory Mushroom-Smothered Swiss Steak
Delight in this hearty dish that features tender beef round steak smothered in a rich mushroom sauce. Perfectly seasoned and slow-baked to fork-tender perfection, this savory dish is sure to satisfy all palates.
Ingredients
For Swiss Steak | |
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| 3 | lbs beef round steak, cut 1-2 inches thick |
| 2 | tablespoons butter or bacon fat (olive oil can be substituted) |
| 1 | medium yellow onion, chopped |
| 3⁄4 | lb mushrooms, thinly sliced |
| 1⁄3 | cup flour |
| 1 | cup beef stock |
| 1 | cup milk |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 0.13 | teaspoon pepper |
Instructions
For Swiss Steak | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). |
| 2. | In a large, heavy oven-proof skillet over moderately high heat, brown the beef round steak on both sides in butter or bacon fat. |
| 3. | Transfer the steak to a plate and keep warm. |
| 4. | In the same skillet with the drippings, sauté the chopped onion and thinly sliced mushrooms over moderate heat for about 5-8 minutes, until limp and lightly browned. |
| 5. | Blend in the flour, add the beef stock, milk, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes. |
| 6. | Return the steak back to the skillet, turn to coat with the mushroom sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the steak. |
| 7. | Cover the skillet snugly and bake for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the steak is fork-tender. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 108 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 1.9 g |
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița