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Swiss Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds round steak,
about 1-inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground
black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable
oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 large celery ribs, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely
chopped
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms,
sliced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced
tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed
basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed
oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed
thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
sauce
- Trim excess fat from around
steak, season with salt and pepper. With the edge of a heavy saucer or a meat mallet
pound flour into both
sides of steak. Cut into serving size pieces.
- In a large skillet heat
oil over medium-high heat; add steak and brown well on both sides. Remove steak to a plate
and set aside.
- In same skillet saute
onion, celery and garlic until slightly softened. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano,
thyme, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.
- Return steak to skillet,
distributing sauce evenly over all. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer over low heat, covered
for 1 1/2 hours, or
until steak is fork tender.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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