Easy Swiss Steak

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We love this main dish because it is very flavorful, filling, easy on the budget, and on the cook! Use whatever steaks are on sale and they always turn out tender. I buy the family pack size, save a couple for one meal and throw the rest in the pot for this comforting meal.

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Steps

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Mix flour , pepper , salt , and garlic powder on a large plate.

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Tenderize steaks thoroughly with mallet or knife.

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Roll each steak in the flour mixture.

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Set steaks aside.

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Mix together the dry onion soup mix , the flour , and the water , and set this aside also , allowing the dried onions to soften.

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Melt half of the margarine in a large dutch oven on medium heat.

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Stir the vegetables into the dutch oven and cover.

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Cook about 10 minutes or until tender , stirring occasionally.

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Melt the other half of the margarine in a large frying pan on medium to medium-high heat.

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Brown steaks for approximately 2 minutes on each side.

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Turn off burner and set aside.

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Add the stewed tomatoes and the onion soup / flour mixture to the vegetables and bring to a boil , stirring often.

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Add bay leaf.

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Turn down to simmer.

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Add the steaks , making sure to mix thoroughly , spooning vegetables over the steaks to cover.

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Cover with a tight lid and very slowly simmer for 1 to 1-1 / 2 hours , or until stea.

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Ingredients

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boneless beef chuck steaks, flour, ground pepper, garlic powder, salt, margarine, dry onion soup mix, water, fresh mushrooms, onions, green peppers, carrots, celery, stewed tomatoes, bay leaf