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1937 Crockpot Swiss Steak

A delicious cube steak recipe with a tomato gravy, seasoned perfectly. Slow cooked until tender.
Course: Crockpot
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • 6 quart crockpot
  • large skillet
  • cutting board & sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 6 cube steaks or round steak cut into pieces and pounded with a meat mallot
  • 2 TBS cooking oil

cube steak dredging

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp paprika

vegetables

  • 2 medium yellow onions, cut into rings
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 medium celery ribs, cut into 1/2 circles

tomato gravy

  • 1 (14oz) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • /4 tsp paprika

Instructions

  • In a narrow dish, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Dredge cube steaks in flour mixture on both sides and shake off excess.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in dredged cube steak 1-2 pieces at a time. Sear for 3 minutes on one side and flip over. Sear an additional 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan on to a plate. Cook remainder dredged cube steaks.
  • After all cube steaks are browned and removed, in same skillet over medium high heat, add 1 TBS cooking oil, cut carrots, celery, and onions. Season with additional 1/4 tsp each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add in canned diced tomatoes and mix well.
  • Pour mixture into crockpot. Add in browned cube steaks and submerge them into the liquid and cover with the vegetables.
  • Cover with lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 6-8 hours until steaks and vegetables are fork tender.
  • Best served over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.