Whenever my husband craves this dish, I happily make it, calling it ‘Hubby’s Bliss’

This classic dish features tough cuts of round steak pounded, floured, and slowly braised in a rich, tomato-based gravy until fork-tender.

Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak Recipe

Ingredients:

How To Make Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak:

Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prep Steak: Preheat your oven to 325F (165C). Prepare the 1 1/2 pounds of steak by trimming any excess fat and cutting the meat into serving-sized pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Flour the Steak: Place the 1/4 cup of flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of steak in the flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 3: Sear the Steak: Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured steak pieces and sear until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the steak to a plate and set aside.

Step 4: Saute Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the 1 thinly sliced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5: Build the Sauce: Return the steak to the skillet on top of the onions. Pour the 1 can of diced tomatoes and their juice over the steak. Add the 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup of beef broth, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, stirring the liquid to combine.

Step 6: Bake: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet tightly with a lid or a double layer of aluminum foil. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the steak is fork-tender.

Step 7: Serve: Once the meat is fork-tender, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Serve the Swiss steak hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.