Tonight was a simple dinner. Growing up my mom and grandma always made their Swiss steak this way.
I took my steak and cut it into smaller pieces ( it was 2 huge pieces) it was 5 lbs total.
Used 2 packets of onion soup mix
4 cans stewed 
 ( I like extra sauce)
Browned my steak in skillet, just until the outside was done, removed and put in a baking dish, added the onion soup mix, topped it with the stewed tomatoes I crushed up. Cooked for 1 1/2 hrs on 350( It came out perfectly tender)
I served with corn and instant home style buttered potatoes.
Grandma’s Hearty Swiss Steak Surprise
Ingredients:
- 5 lbs beef steak, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 packets onion soup mix
- 4 cans stewed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Corn, for serving
- Instant home style buttered potatoes, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Steak: a. Cut the large steak into smaller, manageable pieces. b. Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper. c. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. d. Brown the steak pieces in the skillet, cooking just until the outside is seared. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a baking dish.
- Create the Flavor Base: a. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the browned steak pieces. b. Crush the stewed tomatoes and pour them over the steak, ensuring an even distribution of tomatoes and juice.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. This slow cooking will make the steak tender and infuse it with the rich flavors of the onion soup mix and stewed tomatoes.
- Serve with Sides: While the Swiss steak is baking, prepare your sides: a. Cook corn according to your preferred method. b. Make instant home style buttered potatoes as per the package instructions.
- Plate and Enjoy: Once the Swiss steak is done, remove it from the oven. Serve the tender steak over a bed of buttered potatoes, with a generous ladle of the flavorful sauce. Add a side of corn to complete the meal.
Optional Tips:
- For added depth of flavor, you can sauté some onions and garlic before browning the steak.
- Experiment with different varieties of stewed tomatoes, such as those with added herbs or roasted garlic, to customize the dish to your taste.
- Garnish the finished dish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a burst of color and freshness.
Enjoy this hearty Swiss steak dinner that pays homage to the traditions of your mom and gradnma!
