Swisssteakanddumplingsbake Recipes

SWISS DUMPLING CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine eggs and water; stir in flour and salt beating until smooth and shiny.
• The batter should pull from the side of the bowl, and should slowly slide off a spoon.
• Drop dough by ½ teaspoonfuls into large pot of boiling water (or pass through a large holed colander).
• Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the dumplings pop to the surface.
• Remove the Spaetzle with a slotted spoon and place in a casserole dish.
• Melt the butter and sauté the onions until soft, with browned edges and add the nutmeg.
• Fold in the Swiss cheese and the sautéed onion mixture into the spaetzle.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with the reserved Swiss cheese.
• Place dish in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

STEAK AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, paprika and salt in a resealable bag. Shake the meat in the flour mixture and brown in oil. (Use an oven safe dutch oven if you have one).
• Remove the meat and keep warm. Saute the onion in the pan drippings and stir in the water, soup and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Add meat and cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, then turn oven up to 425 degrees.
• Dumplings: Combine the dry ingredients, then add the milk and oil, stirring just until moist.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Drop the dumpling batter into the crumbs and roll until coated. Once the oven is heated to 425, place the dumplings on top of the meat mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in dumpling comes out clean.
• Do not lift lid while baking.

SWISS STEAK AND DUMPLINGS BAKE

Steps:

• Dredge the cubed beef in flour.
• In a large skillet, brown the meat on both sides in oil.
• Transfer to a 2-1/2-quart greased baking dish.
• In the same skillet saute the onions and garlic until soft; transfer to baking dish.
• In the same skillet combine the soup, Parmesan cheese (if using), milk, water, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally; pour over the steak and onions in the baking dish; mix to combine.
• Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until meat is tender, remove from oven, and leave in baking dish.
• FOR THE DUMPLINGS: increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
• Combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt.
• Stir in the milk and the remaining butter JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated.
• Place the dumplings over the steak.
• Return to oven and bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.