Description
This Smothered Swiss Steak recipe features tender beef braised in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a sweet and tangy caramelized onion balsamic swirl. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg beef round steak, cut into 4 portions
- 120g all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 150g onion, diced
- 120g carrots, diced
- 80g celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 800g crushed tomatoes
- 250 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 150g onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter or plant-based margarine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and lightly dredge in flour.
- Sear Steak: Heat oil in a pot and sear steak for 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Build Sauce: Stir in tomatoes, broth, paprika, oregano, and basil; bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer to Tenderness: Return steak to pot, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook sliced onions in olive oil and butter for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Create Balsamic Glaze: Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to onions; reduce for 3 minutes until glossy.
- Finish and Serve: Swirl balsamic reduction into sauce, plate steak, spoon sauce over, drizzle with reduction, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For best results, use a Dutch oven and don’t rush the caramelization of the onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: swiss steak,beef,comfort food,balsamic,slow cooker,braised,tomato,onion,dinner