This AMAZING Swiss Steak recipe is pure comfort food at its best flavor. Beef round steak is tenderized, browned, and slow-cooked to perfection with onions, garlic, and carrots in a lightly seasoned tomato sauce. For the ultimate meal, serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta!
This is comfort food at its best. If you like this recipe, you should try my Salisbury steak recipe and my cube steak and gravy recipe.
How to make Swiss Steak
Start by tenderizing the round steak with a meat mallet. Season the beef with salt and pepper on both sides. Then, dredge the meat in flour, shaking off any excess. Now heat a little oil in a Dutch Oven or heavy stock pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on both sides. Remove the meat to a plate and heat a bit of vegetable oil in the pot over medium heat. Then add the onions and carrots, cooking until the onions are tender. Now reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
Then add the tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, paprika, and the browned beef. Gently scrape the bottom of the pot to remove the brown bits. Cover the pot and place it in the oven. Then bake for about 2 hours or until the meat is very tender. Serve over mashed potatoes, white rice, or egg noodles with the gravy and meat spooned over the top.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Unlike Salisbury steak, which is made with ground beef, Swiss steak is typically made with tougher cuts of meat, like round steak and chuck steak. Always use a meat mallet to tenderize your steak. Cover the round steak with plastic and beat the round steak to about a 1/2 inch thick.
- You can make this recipe in a Dutch oven, stock pot, ovenproof skillet, or casserole dish. Just cover it with aluminum foil if the vessel does not have an ovenproof lid before placing it in the oven.
- Peel the carrots so they have that beautiful bright orange color.
- I like to use fire-roasted tomatoes, but diced tomatoes work well too.
- Dried oregano may be substituted for dried marjoram. I like marjoram because it is a little sweeter, less pungent, and overall more subtle.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- Freeze in a sturdy freezer container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
How to cook Swiss Steak on the stove?
Follow all the directions up to and including adding the tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, and the browned beef to the pot. Then cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is fork tender and the sauce is reduced. Stir every 30 minutes or so to make sure that the mixture does not burn to the bottom of the pan.
How to make slow cooker Swiss Steak
Follow all the directions up to and including reducing the heat to low and adding the garlic, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. Then transfer everything to the crock pot. Then add the tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, and the browned beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours or until the beef is fork tender.
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Swiss Steak
This Swiss Steak Recipe combines melt-in-your-mouth tenderized round steak braised with onions, carrots, garlic, and tomatoes. For a complete meal, serve over creamy mashed potatoes, white rice, or Amish egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: stovetop/bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bottom round or top round steak pounded 1/2 inch thick
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion sliced half moon
- 3 carrots peeled and cut in 1 inch chunks
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Tenderize the round steak with a meat mallet.
- Generously salt and pepper on both sides of the beef. Add the flour to a shallow bowl and dredge the beef in it. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a Dutch Oven or heavy stock pot over medium-high heat and brown the meat on both sides. Remove the meat to a plate.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until the onions are tender approximately 5-7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Add the tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, paprika, and the browned beef. Gently scrape the bottom of the pot to remove the brown bits. Cover the pot and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
- Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. If desired, serve over mashed potatoes, white rice, or egg noodles with the meat and sauce ladled over the top.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet to tenderize your round steak. Cover the round steak with plastic and beat the round steak to about a 1/2 inch thick.
- You can make this recipe in a Dutch oven, stock pot, ovenproof skillet, or casserole dish. Just cover it with aluminum foil if the vessel does not have an ovenproof lid before placing in the oven.
- Peel the carrots so they have that beautiful bright orange color.
- I like to use fire roasted tomatoes but diced tomatoes work well too.
- Dried oregano may be substituted for dried marjoram. I like marjoram because it is a little sweeter, less pungent, and overall more subtle.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- Freeze in a sturdy freezer container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
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Sara
This was everything a gourmet meal should be and then some! Hearty, bold and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sara! So glad that you liked the Swiss Steak. We love it too!
Casey
This looks delicious! It’s been so long since I’ve eaten Swiss steak. I think it’s time to add it back into the rotation!
Elisa
This was so delicious this SWISS STEAK recipe, first time making it and everyone loved it. I will make it again.
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Luci Petlack
This Swiss steak was so tender and easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Luci!
Jess
Total comfort food. I love it!
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Sue
This is just the way my mom made it ~ yum!
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Catherine Shane Nava Cabuhat
Perfect timing! As I am currently thinking about what to eat for our dinner. This looks so tender and delish! I would definitely save this recipe and for sure my fam would love this! Yum!
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Jennifer L Prince
I had no idea what a Swiss steak even was. I’ve heard of it, but now I know how to make it. I just may try!
Zab Zaria
This looks like an awesome recipe! I’m sure my husband will enjoy this meal.
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Moni
Wow, this Swiss Steak recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I love how the beef is tenderized and slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and carrots in a flavorful tomato sauce. The tips and variations provided are also helpful for different cooking methods. Can’t wait to try it with mashed potatoes or pasta!
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Edgar
This is my jam! Anything steak is a friend of mine. I must definitely try out this steak.
Heather
This recipe is a winner every time it’s made. No fail and full of flavor, the entire household loves this meal.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Heather. I agree 100%
Ebony
I was just trying to figure out what to make for dinner this morning and came across this recipe. This is a must save! It’s full of flavor and so easy to make! Def. a new favorite!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ebony! Enjoy!
Monica
Your Swiss Steak recipe is a true culinary delight! The combination of tender beef, flavorful seasoning, and a rich tomato-based sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to satisfy. Your recipe instructions are clear and easy to follow, allowing both seasoned cooks and beginners to recreate this classic comfort food. Whether served over mashed potatoes or accompanied by crusty bread, Swiss Steak is a comforting and delicious meal. Enjoy the hearty flavors and the warmth it brings to the table!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Monica! I am so glad that you like the swiss steak. Those fire roasted tomatoes really take it over the top!
Rhian
I’ve never heard of swiss steak before, but I absolutely love all of the ingredients so will have to give it a try at home. Thanks for sharing.
Celebrate Woman Today
Your cooking and presentation are so unique! Just by looking at each of your recipes makes me hungry.
Rosey
Oh wow, you’ve unlocked a memory. My mom used to make swiss steak when I was a girl. I forgot all about it!
Nadalie
Thanks for the awesome swiss steak recipe. My grandma used to make this and your recipe was a great reminder of how much I enjoyed her cooking. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth. I wil make this again and again.
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Melanie
My husband loved this swiss steak. It was fall apart fork tender with so much flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth.
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Marie Cris Angeles
What a great recipe. This is comfort food at its best. Thanks for sharing!
Alita Pacio
Wow, one swiss steak will easily feed a whole family. Thank you for this!
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Sam
My new favorite swiss steak recipe. It was so tender and tasty. I served it over mashed potatoes. We loved it.
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Jupiter Hadley
I have never heard of Swiss Steak before – it sounds like a big step up from salsbury steak! Thank you so much for this recipe.
Beth Pierce
They are quite different.
karen
The steak was soooooo delicious omg….I had never had swiss steak, I loved it!
khoingn
This dish is similar to a dish in my country. But we call it different name. And we usually make more broth for this.
Knycx Journeying
looks absolutely delicious and thanks for the recipe. I am visiting Switzerland soon and wonder if there’s any great place to try the authentic dish as well!
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Linda
Swiss steak isn’t named for the country. It’s so named because of the traditional method used to tenderize the meat.
Sally
Wow, this Swiss Steak recipe is truly amazing! The beef round steak is so tender and flavorful, and the slow-cooked tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and carrots is just perfect. It’s definitely the ultimate comfort food, especially when served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Yum!
Mandy
Looks like the perfect hearty and comfort meal. And even better is that it seems rather simple to make!
Debbie
This Swiss steak was so amazingly delicious. My husband loved this recipe. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions, too!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Debbie!
Lisa
We love this swiss steak and we make it often. I just made it last week and every one gobbled it up. Thanks for the great recipe, Beth.
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Stephanie
This Swiss steak recipe is such a comforting meal and seasoned perfectly. We enjoy it over mashed potatoes – I think we will try the leftovers with egg noodles as you suggest.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! We love it too!
Fransic verso
What a great recipe. So full of flavor and tender. This is comfort food at it’s best!
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MELANIE E
This is my husbands idea of heaven. He loves anything meaty and steak is always a winner with him. It would have to go with mash as that’s the ideal combo to make him happy especially with all the flavourful sauce.
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Stephanie
This Swiss steak recipe turned out amazing! I usually don’t cook beef because I don’t know how – but the detailed directions were easy to follow and made a great meal for the family.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad that you enjoyed it!
SONIA
The flavor of this dish is absolutely delicious. I hate to admit it but I liked the plate clean. Thanks for sharing the great recipe!
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Stephanie
My husband loves steak for dinner but I like to find new ways to make it. This one was delicious and checked all the boxes for my family!
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Sienna
Ooh, this was so good! My family devoured it! I also love that you can freeze it! I hate for yummy leftovers to go to waste, especially when I can enjoy them another night when I don’t feel like cooking!
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Debbie
My stomach is officially growling over the delicious pictures and recipe. I love Swiss Steak and can’t wait to try this recipe. Great instructions with a variety of ways to make it. Yum!
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PlaydaysRunways
Great recipe! So much flavor and it is so easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
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Tiffany
This is a great spin on an oldie but goodie. Will definitely check out this recipe…Looks delicious.
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Kristy Bullard
This is so delicious! This is the perfect comfort meal for a cold winter night.
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Jasmine Martin
This Swiss steak was absolutely delicious! I am going to make it again really soon and ask my mom and dad over. They will love it!
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Yeah Lifestyle
This steak recipe looks super delicious! I can’t wait to try cooking it for myself and my family especially since I can also cook it in a crock pot instead of the stove
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
Tammy
Ooh this was so flavorful and delicious! This was the perfect winter dish. Very hearty and satisfying..thank you! I cannot wait to make this recipe again when my husband is back in town.
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Chad
The steak looks out of this world wow!!! I never had swiss steak before! I can’t wait to make your recipe, can’t can’t wait!
Rhian Westbury
We’ve got a dutch oven but definitely don’t us it enough, but this sounds like a great reason to get it out. We love a good steak recipe x
Jupiter Hadley
I do not think I have ever tenderized a steak and cooked it like this before but I should more often! Thank you so much for the recipe. This was delicious.
Luna S
This looks like it could become a new favorite in our house, perfect for chilly nights.
Jennifer Prince
That looks so delicious and moist! My family would love it. I may try this over the holidays when everyone is home. So good!
Bedabrata Chakraborty
It reads yum!
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Bedabrata Chakraborty
I was drooling while reading your recipe. It looks fairly simple and I would like to try it. Can you please suggest and alternative to beef? It is not widely eaten in my country and hence difficult to procure.
Kristy Bullard
This is the perfect comfort meal! We love making it for dinner when it’s cold outside. And, the leftovers are fantastic – I think it’s even better the next day!
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Fransic verso
Wow, it looks interesting and never tried swiss steak before. It would be a fun idea to try this for holiday family gatherings. Thank you for sharing!
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Alita
This is such an amazing swiss steak. It’s my first time making it! I will try your tips.
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Stephanie
Delicious steak dish! Glad this article gives the option of using a crockpot – makes my life easier. Thanks for all the great tips for a no-fail dinner recipe!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Stephanie!
Nayna
These type of recipes are best enjoyed when it’s cold and you want a delicious hearty meal. Excellently made and so delicious.
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Janet
This was delicious. However it was really watery. Were the tomatoes supposed to be drained?
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Beth Pierce
No they are not supposed to be drained. I wonder if your brand of canned tomatoes might be slightly more liquid. You can always cut it back to 1-1 1/2 cans of tomatoes.
Chloe
I made this last night, I added a beef stock cube and some bone broth powder.
Was absolutely delicious!!
Will be making again
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Chloe! So glad that you liked it!
Marysa
I’ve never made a steak like this. Sounds like a nice change from the usual steaks we make, and pretty easy as well. I’ll have to give this a try for Father’s Day.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! I sure hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we do!
Rosey
I love the idea of serving on top of mashed potatoes! I don’t think I’ve ever made swiss steak for my family. Definitely looks like it’s worth trying.
Msjane90
Oh wow! This is just perfect. Thanks for sharing these recipe ideas! They are all delicious.
Katie C
This recipe was so tender and delicious. My family loved it. Thanks so much for the lovely recipe. I think next time I will try this recipe with ground beef.
Scotty Lund
Please don’t..
Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was absolutely delicious I love it! The round roast turned out so incredibly tender. Thanks for the great recipe.
Monica Simpson
This was so comforting and delicious! I bought ready to go cube steak from my butcher and it was so tender. I serve it over creamy mashed potatoes and my whole family enjoyed it. I will definitely make this again.
Fatima T
This swiss steak recipe looks amazing! I’ll have to give it a try during the week.
Amber Myers
I have always liked swiss steak. It’s been ages since I’ve had it so I need to make this. It looks like a delicious recipe. I think I will serve it over egg noodles instead of mashed potatoes.
Tammy
I love Swiss Steak so much. Its basically low carb but not with the mashed potatoes. Yummy!! Must make again soon.
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IceCreamnStickyFingers
My son loved this swiss steak. It was so tender and delicious that I am going to put in on our regular rotation. I am going to purchase a Dutch oven. You are always using them and bragging about how well they cook your recipes.
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CB
Can this be made with the beef tenderized by the butcher? If so, does the cooking time remain the same? Tks!
Beth Pierce
Yes it can and the cooking time would remain the same.
Ashley Thompson
I love finding a new recipe to try! We recently bought a freezer of beef and I’ve been struggling to find more things to make with it all. Thanks for the idea!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome!
Marysa
I’ve never heard of this before, and it sounds like a great combination of flavors. This would be nice to serve when we have guests.
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed!
Beth
Swiss steak was a staple of my childhood. I made this for my family and we really enjoyed it. Thanks for the great recipe.
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Elizabeth Neas
I am not sure if I have ever had Swiss Steak. I will say your recipe definitely makes me want to try it. It looks so good that I shared it with my husband. I can’t wait to try it.
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Kathy
This looks amazing. I don’t think I have ever had this before. I’ll definitely have to give it a try.
Richelle Milar
That looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would really love to try this recipe!
Gervin Khan
Oh my goodness, seeing this dish again makes my mouthwatering! My family and I really enjoyed it. We will make it again.
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Claudia
One steak will easily feed a whole family. I and my family truly loved this. We served it with rice.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Claudia! So glad that the family liked it!
Forever My Little Moon
This looks so delicious! I’ll have to try your recipe!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Tammy
This was so good!! I haven’t had Swiss Steak in so long. Thanks for the recipe.
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Amber Myers
I always love swiss steak. I will have to add this to my list of things to make for dinner!
Walter Vanatta
I added a sliced Green Pepper (just because i needed to use it) My wife and I really enjoyed it. It’s a keeper. Thank you.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Walter! So glad that you liked it! The green pepper sounds delicious!
Abida
I love all the recipes you share with us. Loved this one too!
Lynndee
Tasted great! We served it over egg noodles and the whole family enjoyed it. Yum!
Monica Simpson
This looks so delicious and comforting! It’s in the negatives today where I live so this meal is calling my name!
Mary
I have never heard of this dish before, and it sounds like a hearty meal, but not too difficult to make either.
Rose Ann Sales
Oh my! This was absolutely tasty, my husband loved this very much! Thanks for the terrific recipe.
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Richelle Milar
Wow! That was a really amazing recipe to try! It was absolutely delicious and tasty!
Terri Steffes
My mother used to make this for me and I had totally forgotten about it. Now I am craving it. Your version looks delicious.
Alita Pacio
This recipe makes an incredible meal. I was really amazed at how delicious this was! This swiss steak recipe is easily my favorite
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Catalina
I am drooling over this steak! I should make it for my family!
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MELANIE EDJOURIAN
This is just the thing my husband would love. He does enjoy meaty dishes with plenty of sauce.
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Jamie H
This looks so delicious! I’ll be adding it to my meal plan for next week.
Tasheena
This looks really savory, looking forward to making this recipe for my family.
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Tara Pittman
What a great way to make the cheaper cuts of meat taste better. I will have to try this to see if my husband would like it.
Tammy
I haven’t had Swiss Steak in a very long time and now I want it. This looks so yummy!!
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Amber Myers
This would be an incredible meal. I am sure my family will like it for dinner.
Lisa Charleston
Yesss, now I would love to make this for the family. It looks so good and very tasty.
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Maria San Juan
Yummy! Gotta make this for my family! I am so excited!
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Natalie
Oh wow, this looks so good. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
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Kate
Swiss steak is such a blast from the past! I love this nostalgic recipe! Soooo good.
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Savita
These steaks sound amazing, will definitely try it out this weekend.
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Claudia Lamascolo
This was delicious and the family loved it will make it often!
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BlW
Loved this. Made it for my family and it was wonderful. I will use this as a go to for company. Best recipe ever.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that you liked it.
Juliane
SO excited to give this a try!
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Catalina
This is my type of dinner! I will make this for my family tonight!
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Sandra
This is seriously amazing!! My whole family loved it!
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Beti
Such a fantastic meal!! I can’t wait to make this for my family! I know they will enjoy it very much!
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katerina
Oh boy! This look incredibly delicious!! I am so excited to try it out!
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Toni
This is delicious! Such a really impressive recipe!
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Erin
I’m drooling! This Swiss Steak is everything I love!
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Erik
Never knew how easy it was to make this in a croc pot. Thanks for the tip!
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