granny berta's swiss steak

(1 RATING)
67 Pinches
Lufkin, TX
Updated on Jan 5, 2012

I remember my grandmother, Berta Stanaland, making this when I was a kid. It always smelled so good while it was cooking! And the sauce was soooo good on top of mashed potatoes! Of course, Granny always had a big pan of cornbread with butter and honey to go along with it. That was REAL butter and honey fresh from the hive.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 - 2 1/2 pound round steak cut 1-1 1/2 inch thick

How To Make granny berta's swiss steak

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Pound entire mixture into the meat with a cleaver or glass. Be sure to use the entire mixture and pound it in very well.
  • Step 2
    Heat shortening in a large, heavy skillet. Add the meat and brown on both sides.
  • Step 3
    Combine ketchup, tomatoes and water in a small bowl. Place sliced onions over top of meat. Pour tomato mixture over meat. Place bay leaf in sauce.
  • Step 4
    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until meat is done.
  • Step 5
    Back when my grandmother was making this there was no such thing as a slow cooker. But, I don't see any reason why you couldn't place it in a slow cooker to let it simmer.

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