A plate of swiss steak in tomato gravy

Swiss Steak

Tenderized beef steaks braised in a tomato-onion gravy until fork-tender.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb beef round steak (about 680 g)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz / 400 g)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Pound the steak and dredge in the flour, salt, and pepper.
Brown the steaks in oil, then remove.
Cook the onion in the same pan until soft.
Add the tomatoes and a splash of water, then return the steaks.
Cover and simmer 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
Serve with the gravy.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 2g

Tips

Pound well to tenderize.
Simmer low and slow.

Variations

Add bell pepper.
Use crushed tomatoes.

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