Swiss steak is a dish of meat, usually beef, that is swissed by rolling or pounding before being braised in a cooking pot of stewed vegetables and seasonings.
Need to Make this Gluten-Free?
These swiss steaks are coated with flour before cooking, which helps create a crust on the meat and also thickens the tomato sauce. If there are any guests with wheat allergies, simply skip the flour and reduce the sauce as much as possible before serving, so its nicely thick. Alternatively, you can use a cornstarch slurry at the end to obtain a thicker texture in your sauce.
What to Use If You Can’t Find Swissed Steaks
Our recipe calls for beef chuck steak or bottom round, which is easily found at most grocery stores. If you do find swissed steaks, use those in this recipe and skip the tenderizing step.
If you dont have a meat tenderizer or dont want to do this step yourself, ask your butcher to do it for you. They might even have the machine and can provide you with beautifully tenderized steaks.
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FAQ
Why is it called Swissing?
What is the difference between Swiss steak and round steak?
What’s the difference between Swiss steak and Salisbury steak?
What’s the difference between Swiss steak and cube steak?
Why is Swiss steak called Swiss steak?
The name “Swiss” in Swiss steak refers to the technique used to tenderize the meat (called swissing) rather than its country of origin. What cut of meat is Swiss Steak made from? Swiss Steak is typically made from a cut of beef such as round steak or chuck steak.
Does Swiss steak come from Switzerland?
Swiss steak is a classic dish that is often associated with Swiss cuisine. However, despite its name, Swiss steak does not actually originate from Switzerland. The name “Swiss” in Swiss steak refers to the technique used to tenderize the meat (called swissing) rather than its country of origin. What cut of meat is Swiss Steak made from?
What kind of steak is used to make Swiss steak?
Well, round steak is the most common steak used to make Swiss Steak. Back in the day, it was an inexpensive cut of steak, when trying to feed a family. The drawback? It’s was also a tough cut of steak. That’s why our moms used a meat mallet to beat and try to tenderize the meat. The name Swiss doesn’t mean the recipe originated in Switzerland.
How do you cook a Swiss steak?
To make swiss steak, season some flour with salt and pepper and pound it into both side of the steak. Heat some oil over medium high heat and brown the meat on both sides. Remove the steak from the skillet and add some hot water mixed with mustard to deglaze the pan.