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Swiss Steak
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Slow Cookin' Overall User Rating: 
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Terrible
07/11/2008 at 05:14pm
User: Jennifer from Austin, TX User Rating:
I can't believe all the good reviews. I followed the advice of those who said it was bland, but made it better by using beef broth instead of water and seasoning the steak. It still had no flavor and the steak was tough and rubbery. I definitely won't be making this again.
Paula's swiss steak
07/02/2008 at 11:54am
User: Michelle from Topeka, KS User Rating:
Delicious! I make it for my Grandfather occasionally and he (and we) love it! Tender and flavorful- the only thing I add that the recipe doesn't call for is sliced carrots.
Swiss steak by Paula Dean
06/17/2008 at 07:33pm
User: Richard from Cicero, NY User Rating:
I loved this dish! Try adding 1/2 a package of onion soup/dip mix and use 1/2 can of water with 1/2 can red wine.
Absolutely love it
06/16/2008 at 08:34pm
User: Shelly from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
This our new family favorite! It's even tastier when you cook like Paula's suggestion in a crock pot. I use low heat for about 8 hours. My kids even love it.
My favorite swiss stake
05/27/2008 at 01:25am
User: Katherine from winter Haven, FL User Rating:
my whole family loves it
Swiss Steak
05/17/2008 at 01:48am
User: Janie from Rome, GA User Rating:
Incredible recipe. If followed correctly produces excellent results. Meat tasty and tender, great sauce. I use my cast aluminum Dutch oven and get perfect results every time. My hubby is a Savannah boy and LOVES this over either rice or egg noodles. I make this every couple of weeks and I never see the leftovers. Thanks Paula for another great recipe. I received one of your cookbooks as a birthday gift and can't wait to try more recipes.
Excellent
05/13/2008 at 04:39pm
User: Nicole from Saint Paul, MN User Rating:
Very easy to make. I mixed one packet of beefy onion dried soup mix with the can of water for added flavor and used pearl onions.
Swiss Steak - Yum!
04/01/2008 at 11:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was fantastic because it was delicious and easy to prepare. I did use beef broth instead of water. Paula, we love you........
Excellent and Easy Swiss Steak
03/30/2008 at 11:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe after watching Paula Dean make it on her show. Wow! it was full of flavor and soooooo easy. It is turning into a family favorite.
Easy and Good
03/28/2008 at 01:05pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
It came out good, but a little runny. I cooked in more flower at the end to make the broth thicker, and my husband seemed to like it. As an alternative to mash potatoes, I put it over creamy grits and it came out surprisingly good. (check out recipe for Tyler's Ultimate grits). I searved the leftovers the next day with brown rice and brussel sprouts to my friend and she thought it was the bomb. The flavor keeps well from one day to the next so its a great time saver.
Wonderful!
03/24/2008 at 12:12am
User: JANENE from SHORELINE, WA User Rating:
I substituted beef broth for water and this recipe turned out fantastic! Very flavorful and the meat was fork tender. Not to mention cheap and easy! Love it, Paula!!
Very good
03/21/2008 at 04:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Had fantastic flavor.
Gravy/Sauce was DELICIOUS!
03/19/2008 at 07:05pm
User: Kim from Destin, FL User Rating:
I make this often, but after seeing Paula cook it in her cast iron dutch oven, I had to get mine out. I did use round steak instead of cubed steak and it was great as always. I just need to start using my cast iron again. Paula's recipe for her cream biscuits go well with this and they are a basic no fail recipe. DELICIOUS!
Really good
03/19/2008 at 09:05am
User: Marilyn from Fairport, NY User Rating:
I used my dutch oven and it was really good. I am going to add mushrooms next time. I drained the liquid and made gravy with it. The meat melted in your mouth!!!!! Your great Paula!
for a richer flavor
03/18/2008 at 07:56pm
User: Michael from Visalia, CA User Rating:
Very good. Instead of the water I added a can of beef consomme and it made the gravy very tasty.
Great Receipe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03/18/2008 at 12:10pm
User: BEVERLY from Lawrenceville, GA User Rating:
This is a wonderful receipe!!!!!!!!!!!! I added some fresh Garlic and the flavor was so Good!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Paula for another great comfort food receipe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent for Slow Cooker
03/17/2008 at 12:13pm
User: Randy from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
I have tried many recipes for Swiss Steak using the slow cooker and this one is the best! Of course, it is from Paula Dean!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat
03/14/2008 at 08:07am
User: Phillip from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
Cooked this for some friends, we all loved it.
Must have celery
03/13/2008 at 11:47am
User: Mel from South Bend, IN User Rating:
This is a good Swiss steak recipe, but where is the celery? For authentic taste, celery is a key component to Swiss steak. If you use a slow cooker, remember that the newer ones cook hotter than the old ones did, so you can't leave beef in a slow cooker while you're at work for 9 hours, not even on low. It will become very dry (even if it's tender). It should cook for only about four-five hours.
Not that great a cook!!!
03/13/2008 at 09:45am
User: Jan from Bedford, IN User Rating:
Let's face it, Paula is not the great cook she thinks she is. I have taped her show and then tried a lot of the recipes. Most are not worth anything. She thinks southern cooks are great. i have news for her, her southern cookins stinks!!
Famly Favorite
02/04/2008 at 08:28am
User: Nancy from Macon, GA User Rating:
This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It is easy to prepare and when you put it in the slow cooker you just forget about it until you're ready to serve your family. It is melt in your mouth good!!!!
Quick and Good
02/03/2008 at 04:46pm
User: Stephen from Jackson, MI User Rating:
StephenB, Jackson, Mi A great dish and reasonally quick. I cook mine at 175 for 5 hours. So I have to plan ahead.If you follow the directions it is very good. For the cooks who did not like it, they must be like my sister who insist on adding their own touches no matter what the cost and than complaining how bad it was.
great comfort food
02/02/2008 at 03:56pm
User: Carol from Milford, MA User Rating:
This recipe reminded me of my childhood. Nothing extremely fancy but just plain ole good cookin. I have 4 boys and it's hard to please all of them in one meal but this one had them all literally licking their plates when they were done! Loved it! Definitely is a keeper for us.
We changed it
01/30/2008 at 09:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is really similar to something my family used to make 30 + years ago---except we called it "pepper Steak"---so after reading the reviews I decided to make it more like what my family made all those years ago. We replaced the water with low sodium beef broth---we used a pre made steak seasoning on the meat, prior to flour. We then carmelized mushrooms, 2 bell peppers and a whole onion. We also added 2 bay leaves and some fresh thyme----turned out fabulous!
Reminded Me Of Home
01/23/2008 at 10:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe, reminded me of my Mom's, which I haven't had in years! Not bland at all, the meat turned out so tender, like butta! We will definitely make it again for a change of pace.
As good as I remember
01/15/2008 at 07:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Quick and easy to prepare. The wonderful auroma as it cooked reminded of my Dad making Swiss Steak. I was definatly pleased to find the taste equal to what I remembered. Thank you.
great comfort food!
01/12/2008 at 06:46pm
User: Judy from Columbia City, IN User Rating:
I made this recipe in an electric skillet while our stove was out of commision and it turned out fine. I also substituted some red wine for part of the water and used mushrooms instead of green pepper-just because that's what I had in fridge. This is a good basic recipe-apparently one in which you can safely play around with some of the ingredients. Thanks, Paula. I know I can always count on your recipes!
Very Good!
01/10/2008 at 02:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe cured my hubby of his fear of Swiss Steak. Seems the dish he grew up on and found to be very blah and tough to eat was created anew! He even asked me to make it when his mother comes over to let her know what it really should taste like. ;)
Delicious and easy!
01/04/2008 at 02:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy instructions and easy to prepare. Great slow cooked taste. Full of flavor and pleases the entire family. Great on a cold winter day.
good and easy
01/03/2008 at 03:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to follow; I know how to make this, but love to get Paula's approach on the southern style.
To Improve flavor
12/30/2007 at 12:51am
User: Larry from Osceola, IN User Rating:
Try using 2-1/2 lbs. Sirloin steak 1-1/4 in. thick, cut in serving pieces, run thru tenderizor. Cut off fat and render in skillet. Gently pound in combination of 4 Tbs each, GP flour, and Kentucky Col. seasoned flour. Brown on both sides in rendered fat. In a 12in. nonstick skillet, place a round 1/4in rack and place meat on rack. Mix one envelope of Lipton Onion/Mushroom mix with can of low sodium Cream of Mushroom soup, add 1-1/2 cans of water, mix ingredients and pour over meat. Bring meat to a bubbling temp., then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-1/2 hours. You will be able to cut a very flavorful beef with a fork and use gravy for mashed potatoes.
Good week-night meal
12/29/2007 at 09:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Read the reviews and made some changes (beef broth, thyme) - it was still a little watery and not very complex. Will probably still make it again and add less liquid.The meat was very tender. Overall, a good dish to pop in the slow cooker on a chilly day.
very good!!!!!!
10/29/2007 at 01:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe and it was the best swiss steak Ive ever had. It was a very easy recipe to make. I read all the reviews and dont understand how it wasnt flavorable because mine was. I always use season salt instead of table salt when cooking maybe that was the differance will make again!!!!!!!!!!!!
Swiss steak more like a yucky steak
10/18/2007 at 04:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It tasted horrible, it was very bland and didn't taste like anything. I wish rachel ray would have come up with this recipe.
EXCELLENT
10/14/2007 at 01:16pm
User: SHAWNEE from LANCASTER, CA User Rating:
THIS WAS GREAT. I HAVE MADE IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT CANT BE EASIER PUUTING IT IN THE CROCKPOT.
Swiss Steak with Ease
10/14/2007 at 12:38am
User: Cynthia from Liberty Twp.,Butler Cnty, OH User Rating:
very good directions
Kid Friendly
10/10/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my 10 year old and husband and the BOTH loved it.Very easy and tasty, works great in Crock pot. For those who didn't like.. hey its Swiss Steak not Filet Mignon.Will for sure make again
Not Good!
10/07/2007 at 09:21am
User: Sara from Edgefield, SC User Rating:
I love you, Paula, but this was awful. I agree with the other negative feedbacks....too watery, chewy, and lack of flavor.
Very good and EZ!!!
10/06/2007 at 12:20am
User: Cindy from Mahanoy City, PA User Rating:
Used this recipe with some venison steaks I had in the freezer, & instead of H2O I used beef broth...and cooked them in the crock pot most of the day...TO DIE FOR...Great served over rice (think pepper steaks...yum!)...very GOOD and very EASY!!!!
Swiss steak
10/03/2007 at 01:14pm
User: Patricia from Richmond, MO User Rating:
I loved this recipe, I did use cubed steak instead of round steak, I followed the rest of the instructions, but cooked it in my slow cooker on the lowest setting for about 4 hours. The meat was so tender....
WONDERFUL
10/02/2007 at 03:02pm
User: Micki from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
This is SO GOOD. I reminds me of my grandma's cooking in Louisiana where I grew up. I could have eaten all of it by myself. Ate it over white rice. Fabulous!!! I can't understand how this could get anything but rave reviews; and it's so easy. Love you Ms. Paula!
Swiss Steak
10/01/2007 at 08:27pm
User: tyler from brunswick, MD User Rating:
Excellent dish, very tender and easy and cost efficient... will cut back on the grease next time
Very tender and flavorful but.......................
10/01/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Susan from Houston, TX User Rating:
When I made this, I eliminated the step of flouring the meat and browning in oil. Toooooooooo messy. Instead, I browned the meat in a non-stick skillet and deglazed the pan. Other than that, I basically followed the recipe. If the juice is too runny for your taste at the end, make a slurry and thicken then.
Wonderful!!!!!
09/28/2007 at 06:16pm
User: DEBBIE from Madisonville, KY User Rating:
I am making this recipe for the third time tonight. My family loves it. I make it in a cast iron chicken fryer and it comes out perfect everytime. Thanks Paula for another wonderful recipe. Love to watch your show. Debbie from Madisonville, KY
Very tasty
09/28/2007 at 01:00pm
User: Barbara from Chattanooga, TN User Rating:
This is one of those wonderful recipes that doesn't have to be exact. I used a good quality sirloin cubed steak that was naturally tender. I let it all simmer to marry the flavors, but you wouldn't have to if your meat is tender. You can brown the steak, stir fry the onions and peppers, add the tomatoes and you are done. I made it stove top. At the end I added a bit of red wine to jazz it up a bit. It was great, and I will make it again.
Excellent Swiss Steak 9/27/07
09/27/2007 at 07:39pm
User: Patricia from Harbor Springs, MI User Rating:
I have made swiss steak for over 40 years, and it was good, but this is excellent....never thought to have the butcher tenderize it. I always used one of the meat tenderizer hammer type things, and pounded the flour into the steak. Flavor was excellent!!!! Patricia, Harbor Springs, Michigan
This recipe was Great!!!
09/23/2007 at 03:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used this recipe last night for company dinner. Everyone loved it. The round steak was so tender you didn't need a knife and the sauce was very flavorful. I did have a lot of sauce compared to meat so next time I plan to cut back on the beef broth which I used instead of water.
very good, will make again.
09/21/2007 at 12:19pm
User: Pamela from New Market, MD User Rating:
I used beef broth instead of water (and added no extra liquid), added mushrooms, oregano, steak seasoning (or rub) insteak of the salt. Baked in 350 degree oven 1 1/2 hrs (1 hour covered, 30 minutes uncovered.
Yummy!
08/23/2007 at 03:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Having the steak and everything cook all together all day really made this meal amazing.
Finally!
08/13/2007 at 11:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A recipe that makes Swiss Steak the way it should be! This is so easy, tastes sooooo good and is done before you know it! Thank you!
Slow cooked swiss steak
07/20/2007 at 10:02pm
User: Christine from Harrisburg, NC User Rating:
This receipe is so easy the steak is so tender!
Cook time too long
07/18/2007 at 11:10pm
User: SANDRA from AUGUSTA, GA User Rating:
I am sorry but anything that you have to cook on the stove for 1.5 hours is not worth it. Taste was definitely not worth the wait. Taste was cooked out.
Yummy
07/15/2007 at 08:05pm
User: Tamar from Auburn, WA User Rating:
This Meal was excelent and my hubby loved it YYYYYYYUUUUUUMMMMMMYYYYYY!!!!! Thanks Paula....
The best Swiss steak
07/10/2007 at 11:39am
User: a from bradyville, TN User Rating:
This is by far the easiest and best Swiss steak ever.I make it in the morning a let the slow cooker do all the work.
Easy Meal - Great Taste
06/25/2007 at 09:17am
User: Jerri from Akron, OH User Rating:
Reminded me of how my mother use to make it. Enjoyed it very much.
Swiss steak
06/17/2007 at 09:36am
User: James from Palm Harbor, FL User Rating:
Tastes great. Very easy.
great swiss steak
06/12/2007 at 03:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Steak is very tender and the flavor is very good.
Great alternative to Chix Fried Steak
06/09/2007 at 06:01pm
User: Cami from Bellevue, NE User Rating:
We get Minute steaks from my in-laws on the farm - this is a wonderful recipie to use them in besides the tried and true chicked fried steak. Love that they can be in the crock pot!
Really Good Swiss Steak
06/09/2007 at 12:06pm
User: Gloria from Kissimmee, FL User Rating:
This is a good recipe. You don't have to change one thing. I used a slow-cooker and it was extremely tender. When you use this method it's not necessary for the buther to run steak through a cuber.
so-so
06/03/2007 at 03:34pm
User: Sue from Houston, TX User Rating:
dish was ok. really not worth the time it took to cook. used the slow cooker method so it was easy but just nothing to shout about.
Husband Loved It
06/03/2007 at 02:52pm
User: Mai from Mansfield, TX User Rating:
My Husband loved this. It is very easy to make.
Swiss Steak
05/30/2007 at 10:03am
User: Cathy from Simpsonville, SC User Rating:
This was a new twist on the Swiss Steak that I am used to. I have always had this with a rich brown gravy. So the tomato sauce was new to me, but very worth the tryin. Not a quick recipe, but worth the wait.
great swiss steak
05/29/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Christy from Terre Haute, IN User Rating:
this recipe is different than what my mom & sisters use but i like it alot! i can throw this in the crockpot and leave it for the day! so easy!!!!! i make it with deer meet too.
Very good
05/29/2007 at 01:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good and easy but not anything special. Doesn't need to cook as long as stated on the recipe.
so good....
05/28/2007 at 10:09pm
User: rebecca from rogersville, TN User Rating:
This is easy and taste great.I like to have rice with it. Thanks Paula.
Good
05/20/2007 at 07:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is good. It reminds me a lot of peppered steak.
easy and delicious swiss steak
05/17/2007 at 04:29pm
User: Dolores from Clinton Township, MI User Rating:
My husband and I both think this recipe is great and it is so easy to make. Thanks Paula for another winner
mmmm good
05/13/2007 at 06:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is wonderful. The only change I suggest is on cooking time. 9 hours is too long. 6 to 7 is plenty.
GREAT AND EASY
05/12/2007 at 12:17pm
User: LYNN RUTH from Long Island City, NY User Rating:
MY ITALIAN HUSBAND OF 40 YRS LOVED IT. SERVED IT WITH NOODLES THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT AND EVEN BETTER AS LEFTOVERS - SINCE IT IS JUST THE 2 OF US LEFT AT HOME
With a few alterations..
05/09/2007 at 10:34am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I took the advice of others on this website and used beef broth and I added a packet of Slow Cooking seasoning and it was delicious!!! I just made sure I browned the meat and the meal only took six hours to cook!!
Pleeeeeaseeee Paula!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/06/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Walter D from Fall River, MA User Rating:
Paula I can make this recipe in half the time without all the cooking time. I can make this in 1.5 hrs easy, without the soup. I think you should try tasting instead of dipping(if you can get the hint).
Swiss steak???
05/06/2007 at 06:01pm
User: Sherry from knoxville, TN User Rating:
I am not a stanger to good southern cooking and I know what it is supposed to taste like. I should have followed my intuition. Way TOO much tomato and peppers. The meat fell apart and somehow managed to be chewy at the same time. My husband thought it was "meatball sauce gone way wrong". Come on Paula, I used to feel I could always trust your recipes. Perhaps a little less partying and a litlle more taste testing? Sorry , I still think your great but think you have deviated way too far from what got you where you are. This is the third recipe of yours that has failed miserably.
Simple and Great
05/05/2007 at 02:52pm
User: Robb from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
We cut the steak into strips before cooking to shorten the cooking time. It turned out great!!! Tender, tons of flavor, oh so good!
Loved it (but with a couple modifications)
05/03/2007 at 04:00pm
User: Mary Ann from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
This was a great recipe but the gravy was too thin, probably because paula cooks it in the oven and the liquid can condense through evaporation. I merely thickened the gravy with a cornstarch slurry. I also added a couple bay leaves and a little brown sugar to sweeten the tomatoes a bit. We served it over rice. The leftovers were served with mashed potatoes. Botth were excellent.
Very Good!!!!!
05/02/2007 at 12:32am
User: Amber from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
This made a delicious meal around my house, and will be adding it to the recipe book. Instead of adding a can of water, just added another can of tomato. I cooked it on low in the crockpot for about 4 hours and the meat was fall-apart tender. I served it over a bed of rice. Everyone said "It was great" or "Very good", and the funny thing is - half of them don't even like tomatoes!
Great
04/30/2007 at 01:48pm
User: Lou Anne from Ruston, LA User Rating:
One of the very best steaks we have ate./ I make swiss steak sometimes, but I will make this one here on out
Easy & Tasty
04/30/2007 at 11:02am
User: Donna from Lincolnton, NC User Rating:
This was so easy. I did substitute the can of water with a can of beef broth for more flavor. It was wonderful. I asked my husband how he liked it and he said he would tell me in a minute that he was going back for seconds. The meat was very tender. Biscuits and creamed potatoes are a must with this meal. Thanks for sharing another great recipe.
Good and easy but........
04/30/2007 at 10:07am
User: Pam from Jamestown, IN User Rating:
.....needed a little spicing up. Steak seasoning, onion and garlic powder, oregano did the trick. Cooked in a crock pot, I took a tip from another reviewer and added potatoes on the bottom along with a can of cream of mushroom soup for a richer gravy. The meat was very tender, the potatoes and gravy were delicious - will definitely make this again.
greatsteak
04/29/2007 at 11:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good an easy to prepare thanks
So Easy and Good
04/28/2007 at 03:33pm
User: Richard from Cooper City, FL User Rating:
I slow bake 300 with the lid on 2 Hrs 30 with the lid off. Mashed Potatoes on the side.
Swiss Steak
04/28/2007 at 10:50am
User: Chelsey from largo, FL User Rating:
The hole family enjoyed this easy quick yummy meal..
This is a "miss"!
04/27/2007 at 04:12pm
User: Kathleen from Yuba City, CA User Rating:
We ate it, but I threw away the leftovers and will never make again unless I make so many alterations that it is no longer the same recipe. The bell pepper over-powered. The meat was tasteless. The broth was way too thin. I am an accomplished cook, but I do try to make a recipe the way it was written the first time. Don't bother with this one!!
Good eats!
04/22/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Ellen from Muskego, WI User Rating:
After reading some of the reviews, used Montreal Steak seasoning instead of salt and pepper. I added the garlic powder to the flour then coated the meat. I substituted 1/2c of water with red wine (Cabernet Savignon)and used a boullion cube. I cooked this on the stove for 1.5 hours (like Paula did on the show) versus the crock pot so maybe that is why the sauce was much thicker and tasted GREAT over garlic mashed potatoes. The meat was very tender. Will make this again but will use much less oil.
Absolutely Awful
04/22/2007 at 05:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought I would try my new crockpot out with this recipe. It's been cooking for 5 hours so far. I have ladled off 4 cups of the "tomato water", added oregano, parsley, more salt and pepper and it still tastes awful. The meat fell apart into little pieces. I'm still trying to see if I can save it....or it looks like I will be carrying out dinner tonight. I'm really disappointed. I don't understand how some reviews of this recipe were so good, and the rest so bad (similar to mine). No middle ground!
Delicious! Absolutley fabulous!
04/20/2007 at 10:01pm
User: Serena from Kuna, ID User Rating:
I didn't have cube steak for this recipe. So instead, I used Top Round Steak. It was excellent. The meat was so tender. My family said I have now raised the bar on my cooking and want more meals like this. We loved it!!!
Grrrrrreat!
04/20/2007 at 01:39pm
User: regina from toms river, NJ User Rating:
Delicious and such a no-brainer. I will make this again and often
Tasty and EASY!
04/20/2007 at 12:00pm
User: Debbie from Bremerton, WA User Rating:
I used Montreal Steak Seasoning to season the meat, and added 1/4 cup ketchup. Added cubed potatoes with 3 hours left to cook in crockpot. Used high setting until it was bubbling and then turned down to low. Not a bite left in the pot. Great gravy!
This stinks unless greatly altered
04/19/2007 at 08:37pm
User: Albert from Odenton, MD User Rating:
Watery, flavorless, and bland, but with great ingredients and promise, if altered properly. Needs beef broth instead of water, and after 4 hours, needs adding spices to taste, plus a roux of butter and flour to thicken. Otherwise it is a soup. With the above, thick and flavorful: serve over baby potatoes.
Swiss Steak
04/18/2007 at 10:49am
User: Margaret from Monticello, KY User Rating:
Oh my gosh ! First let me say I am not a good cook.. But, this recipe made me look like one Thanks ! I did add a can of tomato sauce(15 oz.)3 beef bouillon cubes and some garlic seasoning (to taste).I used a crock pot and cooked it @8 hours.. The gravy was wonderful, the meat ok and fell apart. I think I should have paid more attention to the seasoning of the meat, and I think the meat would have had more taste.. But all in all, it was great !!!
A True Classic
04/16/2007 at 07:35am
User: RHONDA from ZEBULON, NC User Rating:
I liked this recipe with few ingredients; things I already had at home. My husband loved it. Good without the green peppers.
easy plus inexpensive
04/15/2007 at 08:23pm
User: tcy from Hollywood, FL User Rating:
A thumbs up from my seven year old, tells it all. It's rainy here in Florida, so this comfort food was right on time. I never had to search for any of the ingredients, they are every day items... very budget friendly. I'd do this again...anytime.
GREAT
04/15/2007 at 06:28pm
User: Jeanine from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
This was a great recipe. I made it with the meat that Paula recommended and had it cubed. I cooked it in my slow cooker for 7 hours - I did add beef broth instead of water and used a grilled seasoning on the meat - it was tasty and wonderful. Everyone loved it and wants to have it again. I will make it again.
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
04/15/2007 at 05:11pm
User: ENID from HOUSTON, TX User Rating:
VEY VERY GOOD AND QUICK. HAVEBN'T THOUGHT ABOUT SWISS STEAK IN YEARS UNTIL I SAW PAULA PREPARE IT. I PREPARED IT FOR SUNDAY DINNER AND MY FAMILY LOVED IT. IT WILL BECOME A MONTHLY OR BI MONTHLY STAPLE NOW.
Family loved it!
04/15/2007 at 03:20pm
User: JANET from Pinebluff, NC User Rating:
My family loved it. I loved how simple it is to cook. It is even easier if you just by cubed steak. Thanks again Paula!
Great Tasting
04/15/2007 at 12:01pm
User: Jill from Midland, MI User Rating:
This was the best Swiss Steak I have ever had. I first saw it on the show then went to the site and printed the recipe. It was great and my kids loved it also. Thank you Food Network. I get so tired of makeing the same dishes all the time it's nice to make something different.
Delicious!!!
04/15/2007 at 11:49am
User: Lynne from Columbia, SC User Rating:
Put this in crockpot. Put potatoes on the bottom. My family loved it. Will add to recipe box. Thanks again Paula.
Family pleaser
04/15/2007 at 11:48am
User: Gail from Fort Collins, CO User Rating:
This is wonderful and so easy to make. Just mix it up toss in the crock pot and go. Instead of water I used beef broth and wine. I also used canned tomatoes with garlic and oregano. Pleanty of Flavor. I also added some mushrooms for additonal flavor and nutrition. So easy and so tender. make sure you ask the meat dept. to run your meat through the tenderizer or it will be tough! This will surly make a great family dinner!
splendid
04/15/2007 at 11:27am
User: tawanda from brooklyn, NY User Rating:
didn't try it yet but had to rate it,, where can you go wrong with this dish.
We loved this one Paula
04/13/2007 at 09:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very simple to make and we enjoyed every last bite.
so......easy
04/13/2007 at 02:24pm
User: CINDY from Salem, IN User Rating:
this recipe was not only so... easy, but so.... good also. I cooked in my crock pot and didn't even put it together until I went home for lunch. It was absolutly falling apart tender when we ate supper at 6:00PM
awesome
04/12/2007 at 09:22am
User: doris from barksdale, LA User Rating:
My family loves the recepie. I have made it about 3 times now. The only thing I did diffrently was add a bit more spices like garlic and paprika to meat and sauce.
Supper Tender
04/10/2007 at 02:27pm
User: Leila from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
My husband oppend his eyes wide when he just saw how tender it was. My kids like it.
Yum Yum!!!
04/08/2007 at 12:38pm
User: Donna from Camden, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was very easy and darn good!!! My boys loved it!!!! I cant wait to try it with chicken!!!!!
Good Comfort Food
04/06/2007 at 09:55am
User: wendy from Cockeysville, MD User Rating:
This is a good meal to make on a cold day or just when you want to feel the comfort of your past
Swiss Steak
04/05/2007 at 01:08pm
User: Colette from Houston, TX User Rating:
I made this yesterday in my slow cooker. I cooked it on low for 8 hours. The meat was so tender you didn't even need a knife! My husband and I were battling over the leftovers for lunch today!! Great flavor and so easy. I think the key is getting tenderized round steak and not skimping on seasoning it. Thanks again, Paula.
Quick and delicious
04/05/2007 at 12:02pm
User: Pamela from Mount Morris, PA User Rating:
This is a quick, easy and delicious recipe. My whole family enjoyed it. I put over noodles for my kids, and my husband and I ate it over rice. It has quickly become a family favorite !!!!
Awsome
04/04/2007 at 01:35am
User: Gabrielle from North Syracuse, NY User Rating:
This looked great on tv; but was even greater, after trying it at home. My whole family loved it, and my boyfriend could still it the next day leaving him wanting more. Gabby New York
What a bummer!
04/02/2007 at 07:07pm
User: Cluelessinthekitchen from Beverly Hills, CA User Rating:
I followed the recipe exactly - I even used steak seasoning for the meat to make sure it had flavor. (Salt and pepper is never enough to flavor meat, I don't care what anyone says.) Not only did this dish NOT have any flavor but the meat was tougher than shoeleather! I didn't have the nice gravy either, my sauce looked and tasted like tomato water. I will give this recipe one more chance. Next time, I'll use filet mignon cut in cubes and I'll pound the meat just to be sure it's tender. I'll also use beef stock instead of water. If it still turns out bad then I'm done with this one.
Swiss Steak
04/02/2007 at 02:35pm
User: Sherri from LaPlace, LA User Rating:
This recipe could be a lot better with a better and tastier cut if meat. The sauce is very good.
Good, but made it better!
04/01/2007 at 10:41pm
User: Anna from Santa Clara, CA User Rating:
I was drawn to this recipe because my mother use to make something like it. Also, it looked easy and quick to make. But in reading the reviews and being warned about its "blandness", I decided to jazz it up with mushrooms and wine. I added a small container of sliced mushrooms with the onions and pepper and replaced 1/2 cup of water with some good dry red wine I had leftover in the fridge. I simmer it for 40 minutes on the stove in a heavy dutch oven. I served it with brown rice (cooked in beef broth) and steamed broccoli. It was EXCELLENT! Next time I think I will use red peppers -- green peppers can be a bit over-powering sometimes.
Delicious..
04/01/2007 at 07:53pm
User: Lita from Lynchburg, VA User Rating:
Quick preparation..and the outcome was wonderful..was asked for the recipe, which to me means it was a great dish...thanks...
Tender Swiss Steak
04/01/2007 at 03:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was super easy to make. I made it in the slow cooker and instead of water I used beef stock. It came out really good.
Bland, but tender
04/01/2007 at 12:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought it was rather bland, but being in the slowcooker I figured I just needed to add additional spices. I used the diced tomatoes/garlic can and I think next time I will add beef broth instead of water. After browing the meat, I removed it and added some wine to the pan and deglazed it and then added it to the slowcooker. The meat was very tender though.
Melt in your mouth good
03/29/2007 at 12:48am
User: Belinda from Humeston, IA User Rating:
This was the best steak I have ever made. I would give it more than 5 stars if possible.
OMG!!! This is good comfort food!!
03/29/2007 at 12:41am
User: Wendy from Honolulu, HI User Rating:
I was un-sure of this by the look ... don't let that stop you!! It is yummy y'all
Easy & delicious!
03/28/2007 at 11:22pm
User: Pat from Castaic, CA User Rating:
My entire family loved it, it was not only great tasting, but easyyy to make! I have served with mashed potatoes and also with rice, we like it either way.
We liked it!
03/28/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Ashlee from Perry, GA User Rating:
I cook cubed steak all the time, and this is a great variation for me. It was easy, and we loved it. As usual though, I salted and heavily peppered the meat before cooking.
swiss steak
03/27/2007 at 10:32pm
User: sharon from atascadero, CA User Rating:
Great, I tenderized the meat before cooking, and it turned out GREAT. Family really liked it.
Yummy...with just one change!
03/27/2007 at 08:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really good. Only thing I changed I was I added about 3T of tomato paste only because it wasn't as tomato-y and thick as I'd have liked it. That's the only thing keeping me from rating it 5 stars. It was delicious! We ate it over rice.
absolutely wonderful
03/26/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Anne from Friday Harbor, WA User Rating:
This is the very best Swiss steak I have ever had. And so easy too. I did mine in a slowcooker. Perfect. Anne from Friday Harbor, WA
I had higher hopes for it....
03/26/2007 at 05:30pm
User: Carol from WYOMING, MI User Rating:
I did everything just as directed but it basically was tasteless! I finally added a jar of brown gravy and more garlic to see if that would help but it didn't do much for it. My husband said it was bland but he ate it, but I doubt I'll make it again.
Great Easy Swiss Steak
03/26/2007 at 04:41pm
User: BRANDY from Owasso, OK User Rating:
This is a definate keeper. Something easy, different, and delicious. I used "Kitchen Basics" beef stock instead of a can of water and let it sit in the crock pot. Served it over rice - AWESOME.
awesome
03/26/2007 at 04:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Printed recipe out ahead of time then watched Paula the next morning on this recipe. Made it the same day. Easy and wonderful. This is a keeper for my family they enjoyed it so much. Thanks Paula this is a good one. Ronda
Needs more
03/26/2007 at 02:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this was very bland. I think if I make it again I will use more tomatoes and less water. Has anyone tried it with herb flavored canned tomatoes?
DELICIOUS AND SO EASY
03/25/2007 at 09:53pm
User: Diana from Williamsburg, VA User Rating:
I can not imagine how anyone could mess this recipe up.We consider ourselves to be pretty varied in our enjoyment of good food. We enjoy fine dining as well as good comfort food. This is definitely a keeper.I have already shared it with others.
easy but good
03/25/2007 at 07:37pm
User: Diane from Surprise, AZ User Rating:
very good and very easy to make the only thing I would do to this dish is add more seasoning to it. the meat was very tender. thanks Paula
Not as pictured on TV.......
03/25/2007 at 05:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I watched this being made on Paula's show. I wrote down everything and paid close attention to this recipe and the directions she gave while preparing the Swiss Steak. Looked easy - went right out and bought the ingredients and made it this afternoon. She said to simmer it for about one and a half hours. As I write this, the serving size pieces of round steak are floating in a whole lot of liquid for going on the third hour. The meat is tougher than horse hide. I got on the net to double check the recipe printed on the website. Yep, same as TV ---except I see- notice note -to ensure tenderness, it is necessary to have the butcher run the round steak through a cuber. WHAT?!?......... Did she say that on TV?? I hope my family enjoys the vegetable soup for dinner.
Very Good
03/24/2007 at 10:17pm
User: Lisa from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I have made Swiss Steak several times and the meat was always tough. I used this recipe and it was great. The meat was tender, cut with fork. The dish was very flavorful and was really great. Thanks for another great recipe
SWISS STEAK GREAT
03/24/2007 at 04:19pm
User: LINDA from SAINT CLOUD, FL User Rating:
Watched this on TV an it reminded me of some of Mom's cooking. It was really good, only thing I changed was instead of a can of water, I used a can of red wine. I didn't do in the crock pot, I just put on top of the stove on very low for 2 hrs...perfect.
Best Ever
03/24/2007 at 01:24pm
User: Linda from Springfield, VA User Rating:
This is the best swiss steak I've ever tasted and so very easy to prepare. I followed Paula's recipe exactly and simmered it on top of the stove for about 3 hours. It was so tender and flavorful.
What were you thinking?
03/24/2007 at 10:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fixed the dinner as shown on the show and was the worst! Never have I had to throw away a dinner. Checked again and had done everything right. Bland and runny.
not very flavorful
03/24/2007 at 10:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Okay, but nothing special - rather bland and plain.
Tasty and filling
03/23/2007 at 04:17pm
User: Sandra from Morgans Point Resort, TX User Rating:
The only complaint is to cut meat into bite size pieces.. I served over hot buttered rice-- Very good!
MY FAMILY WENT CRAZY
03/23/2007 at 11:52am
User: James from Amityville, NY User Rating:
DEAR PAULA, THANKS FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL MEAL.AFTER ALL THE STEAK WAS GONE(AND THEY WANTED MORE) I SAVED THE VEGES AND BROWNED CHICKEN PARTS THE NEXT DAY AND BUT THEM INTO THE SAUCE FROM THE STEAKS,(ADDING A LITTLE FRESH ROSEMARY)WHICH MADE A VERSION OF CHICKEN CACCITORE.MY DAUGHTER,WHO STOPS OVER FOR DINNER OFTEN, ATE THE STEAK AND SAUCE IN A TORTILLA. TWO MEALS AND THEY WANT THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN.THANKS
Family liked this!
03/22/2007 at 10:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cooked everything in my Magnalite Dutch Oven. I cooked it on a gas stove on Low for about 2hrs covered. Every 30 mins I would stir it. It did need added salt and pepper for taste. My family wants it again! Served this over cooked rice.
smells great; tastes terrrible!!
03/22/2007 at 08:28pm
User: marie from Honesdale, PA User Rating:
what a disapointment!! This is the first (and with so many other chefs on the nework) probably the last recipe of Paula's I will try. True, the house smelled great, and everyone commented on it after a long day at school and work. Unfortunately, with the first bite, I looked around and could see by the expressions on the faces that this was a loser. Thank God I was able to blame it on Paula!! The dish was bland and justwhat you'd expect from a very cheap cut of meat. YUCK!!!!!
Great recipe
03/22/2007 at 06:06pm
User: Denise from Lakeland, FL User Rating:
Great recipe but the recipe doesn't mention how long to cook it for. Other than that, very good family meal.
Quick and Easy!
03/22/2007 at 02:11pm
User: syretta from fresno, TX User Rating:
This recipe was very easy, and my family enjoyed it.
Delicious!
03/21/2007 at 10:07pm
User: Vickie from Knoxville, TN User Rating:
Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! A definite redo! Thanks!
lisa
03/21/2007 at 07:50pm
User: lisa from milton, FL User Rating:
I really love a lot of Paula's recipes, but this needed seasoning-dried oregano,dried basil, bay leaves,fresh parsley, and some white wine. It was verrry good with the additions.
Tender Swiss Steak
03/21/2007 at 03:31pm
User: Allison from Clinton Corners, NY User Rating:
I tried this last night and was impressed at how tender the cubed steak turned out. I have tried this cut of meat before and never had it come out so tender. The house smelled wonderful, even my kids said so. The only downfall was that it did not have that much flavor. Next time I will add some seasonings and see how it turns out. Will definately try again.
Excellent!
03/21/2007 at 09:59am
User: Tami from Winslow, IL User Rating:
My husband prefers salsbury steak, but I made the swiss steak and he LOVED it! Plenty of thick gravy with no gravy making with big chunks of onion and sweet peppers. So saves time there (especially for those who hate making gravey or can't get the hang of it;-) The leftovers are just as good!
Simple and quick
03/20/2007 at 09:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the tenderest I've ever tasted cube steak!
Tasty Comfort Food!
03/20/2007 at 12:27pm
User: Sharon from Jenkins, KY User Rating:
I have tried many recipes for Swiss Steak and have never gotten satisfactory results until now! This was a wonderful and easy dish. It has already become a family favorite. I used more tomatoes because my family are "tomato people". Delicious!
Needed a little something
03/20/2007 at 08:48am
User: Cheryl from Braidwood, IL User Rating:
I made this in my crockpot. The meat was very good and tender. Followed Paula's receipe but felt like it lacked flavor. Will try again but add some additional seasonings to it. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Swiss Steak Heaven
03/19/2007 at 10:30am
User: tammy from olathe, KS User Rating:
Made this Swiss Steak in my crockpot. Browned the steak, onions and green peppers in a pan. Layed cutup pototoes in the bottom, steak and dumped in 2 cans of tomatoes and water. Delicious!
swiss steak review
03/19/2007 at 08:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good!!!
Tasty
03/18/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Inexpensive meal that is tasty.
swiss steak
03/18/2007 at 10:24am
User: Lucy from miamisburg, OH User Rating:
Disapointed that the temp wasnt included. 40 minutes slow cooking at what degree?