Swiss Steak - Tender Hearty Recipe for Beef, Deer or Elk Cubed Steak

The Rain from Florence has set in here in the Mountains of North Carolina.  So, Today was one of those days that I wanted something Hearty, Warm and Comforting.   I had some Cube Steak In the Freezer and I decided to make one of my childhood favorites, Swiss Steak.  This is a great recipe for Cube Steak be it Beef, Deer or even Elk.  The double cook process ensures that the meat turns out tender.  NO knife needed! This recipe is not only Hearty but also a healthy choice.   My favorite is serving it over Egg Noodles or Mashed Potatoes,  I know some like it over rice.   I got ahead of myself and did not take pictures till the end.   However, I will make it again soon and include prep pics and a Video.   The key to the dish is obtaining the desired tenderness. Which depends on the type of meat   Enjoy!

                                                           SWISS STEAK 

Prep Time 1 hr 30mins  Approx
Ingredients

4-6 Cube Steaks - Beef, Deer or Elk
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup flour
6 oz Tomato Paste or 1 cup Ketchup
3 Large Carrots  ( chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic  ( Peeled & Chopped)
1 Large Onion   ( chopped)
1 26- 28 Oz Can Stewed or Whole Peeled Tomatoes or 2 15 oz cans
1 Cup Beef Broth Or 1 Cup Water
1 tsp Garlic
1 Tsp Black Pepper
2 Tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Old Bay Or Tony's (  This is something I like to include IF I have it, It just enhances the flavor)


Preheat Oven - 375 Degrees

1.  Pound Steaks & Dredge Cube Steaks in Flour
2.   Heat Oil in Dutch Oven on Stove.  Brown Meat for approx 3 minutes each side.  Brown evenly and do not overcrowd.  Once browned on each side take steaks from pan and set aside.
3.  Add Chopped Garlic, Onions, Carrots and additional teaspoon oil if needed. Sautee on Med/Low heat for approx 8-10minutes.
4.  Place Steaks on top of Garlic, Onion, and Carrots. Set heat to Med
5.  In a separate bowl mix together,  Paste ( Ketchup), Stewed tomatoes, Broth, and Seasonings
6.  Pour over Steak and Carrots heat to boil & Stir
7.  Place lid on top and pop in the Preheated Oven for 45 minutes to 1 Hour or till desired tenderness of Meat and Carrots is obtained

Serve over Mashed Potatoes, Egg Noodles or Rice with a Roll


You can also include the following ingredients if desired.  Just throw them in with the carrots, garlic, and onions to saute.   I have never included Mushrooms, Tho, I do like to throw in a Green Bell Pepper if  I have one.

1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
1 Bell Pepper Chopped