family favorite swiss steak with tomato gravy
Having come from a large family, we thrived on comfort foods growing up. My mother was a great cook and could take the cheapest cut of meat and turn it into something tasty and filling. Over my 40-plus years of marriage, I've cooked many of her old recipes, tweaking them along the way to better meet my family's unique tastes. Mom's Swiss Steak was one of the most satisfying meals and there was never leftovers when she cooked it! I feel that I have done her recipes justice when the same happens at our house. Watching the people you love enjoy the food you prepare is a pleasure! Please enjoy!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Hearty and delicious, this is a fantastic weeknight meal. The cube steak is tender from frying and simmering in the rich and savory gravy. The mushrooms and onions take on the flavor of the brown tomato gravy. Served over a bed of rice, everything comes together perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cube steak
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 to 6 - mushrooms, fresh
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Season-All (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- - salt and pepper, to taste (for beef)
How To Make family favorite swiss steak with tomato gravy
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Step 1Pre-heat oil and butter in heavy skillet on medium to med-high heat. While heating, slice an onion and cut mushrooms into quarters. -
Step 2Slightly pound the cube steaks. One pound of cube steak should equal 4 portions of the beef. If not, cut the steaks to make 4 servings. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3Mix together the flour, Panko, and seasonings (NOTE: instead of Season All seasoning, we use Bucks Multi-Purpose Seasoning, which is a great seasoning for many foods).
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Step 4Dredge the cube steaks in the flour mixture and place in the heated skillet. Cook approximately 3 minutes on each side then remove from the skillet.
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Step 5Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Saute for approximately 4 to 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
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Step 6Add 2 tbsp of flour to the pan and stir until incorporated into the onions and mushrooms. Add the wine and stir to incorporate pan drippings. Then add the water, package of dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp tomato paste.
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Step 7Return the cooked cube steaks to the gravy mixture. Place lid on pan and cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until desired doneness. Serve over rice or with mashed potatoes and a vegetable of choice.
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