My Mom's Swiss Steak
Serves: 6
Terence Turner
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
53
Sweetness
56
Sourness
37
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Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Vegetable Oil1
Salt1 cup
Onion (1 small chopped)450 g
Tomatoes (can diced)1 stalk
Celery (chopped optional)1.5 tsps
Oregano (dried)1
Bay Leaf1 cup
Water (optional)2 tbsps
Cornstarch (optional)Directions:
1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
2
Place steaks into the pot one at a time, quickly browning on each side
3
Remove steaks, and set aside
4
Add the onion to the pot, and cook over medium-low heat until wilted, about 3 minutes
5
Return the steaks to the pot, and add the tomatoes, mushrooms, celery and green pepper
6
Season with oregano and add the bay leaf
7
Cover the pot, and cook over medium-low heat for about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork tender
8
If you wish to thicken the gravy, remove the meat to a plate
9
Stir together the cornstarch and water; stir into the pan juices
10
Let simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken
11
Return the beef to the pot