Skillet Swiss Steak

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This weeknight-fast Swiss steak recipe is made on the stovetop in just 30 minutes (traditional Swiss steak braises in the oven for an hour or more). Sautéed peppers, onions and tomatoes make a quick, savory sauce. Ask your butcher for 4 equal-size cube steaks (about 4 ounces each) so they cook evenly.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cube steaks (1-1 1/4 pounds total)

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (don’t separate)

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 14-ounce can whole tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

  2. Sprinkle steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the steaks in it.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook the steaks until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.

  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add onion slices and cook, turning once and pressing with a spatula a few times, until browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Stir in bell pepper, separating the onion rings as you stir, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice and Worcestershire. Cook, stirring, breaking up the tomatoes and scraping up any browned bits, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the steaks.

Tips

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2014

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361 Calories
16g Fat
16g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 steak & 3/4 cup sauce
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 39g 78%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Vitamin A 558IU 11%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Folate 42mcg 10%
Sodium 578mg 25%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 6mg 31%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 358mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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