Favorite Swiss Steak

A tasty Swiss steak recipe with tomatoes, vegetables, and seasonings.

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless round steak, about 1/2-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 medium carrots diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• pepper, to taste

Cut steak into 6 serving-size pieces.
In a food storage bag, combine 3 tablespoons flour, mustard, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub over steak and pound with a meat tenderizing mallet.

In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add steak pieces; brown on both sides. Transfer browned steak pieces to a greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Top with the carrots, onion, and green pepper. Sprinkle with brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Pour tomatoes over all. Cover and bake at 350° until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm.

Strain juices into a measuring cup and add water to make 1 cup. In a saucepan, combine the 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup water, stirring until smooth. Whisk in the 1 cup pan juices.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil, stirring, until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve gravy with the steak. Serves 6.