Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bacon strips
- 2 pounds beef top round steak (3/4 inch thick)
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain, reserving drippings.
- Crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
- Trim excess fat from the steak and cut into serving-size pieces.
- Brown the steak pieces in the reserved drippings for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Layer mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and onion over the browned beef.
- Sprinkle tarragon and crumbled bacon over the mixture.
- Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 75-105 minutes, basting twice during cooking.
- Once tender, remove the meat and keep warm.
- Mix cornstarch and water until smooth, add to skillet, and bring to a boil to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return meat to skillet, coating with sauce, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Oven Swiss Steak pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, and is perfect for leftovers, stored properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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