Vegetarian Swiss Steak Recipes

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle half the flour mixture on one side of round steak pieces; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Flip steak and coat with remaining flour mixture; pound steak until coating is absorbed. Cut steak into 6 pieces.
• Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat; place steak pieces in the hot shortening. Cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour, adding water as needed.
• Turn steak pieces over and add tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.

VEGGIE-TOPPED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak into serving-size pieces. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown meat in oil and butter on both sides. Transfer meat to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar; pour over meat. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

OVEN ROASTED SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Place oven rack on middle position.
• In a shallow bowl or dinner-size plate, mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large ovensafe dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot (one that has a lid).
• Dredge each cube steak on both sides in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Place steak in heated pan as you go. Brown the steaks on both sides, about 3 minutes per side (you don't want to cook them all the way through). Remove from pan and set aside on a large plate while preparing the sauce.
• In the same pan you cooked the steaks, reduce heat to medium. Add just a little additional oil if necessary. Add sliced onion and cook until softened and golden but not burnt, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook additional 30 seconds.
• Add ¼ cup of red wine and cook until wine evaporates, about 3 minutes.
• Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Add diced and crushed tomatoes, worcestershire and beef broth. Stir and cook until mixture starts to simmer.
• Add the cube steaks back into the pot and make sure to cover them with the tomato mixture.
• Cover with lid, place in 325F degree oven and cook without checking for 1 hour 45 minutes.
• After this time is up, check and cook, covered again, an additional 15-30 minutes or until most of moisture is evaporated and steaks are covered in reduced tomato mixture.

VEGETARIAN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cut the onion in half, then into thin slices. Heat the wine or water in a large skillet or pot and braise the onion until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic, and basil. Continue cooking over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then stir in the dissolved miso, tomatoes, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
• Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Arrange the seitan slices in the dish, then cover with the rest of the sauce. Cover the dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.