Swiss Steak

Step 1

Pound steak to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet.

Step 2

Dredge steak into flour on both sides and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper.

Step 3

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a dutch oven or deep skillet and place over medium heat.

Step 4

When oil is hot, add the steak and cook about 5 minutes per side until well browned.

Step 5

Remove to steak and set aside.

Step 6

Add more olive oil to the skillet and cook onions, garlic, bell peppers and carrots over medium heat, stirring often. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and basil, stirring until combined.

Step 9

Return steak to the pan and cover with sauce, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Cover and lower to simmer.

Step 11

Cook 30 minutes to 1 hour until steak is tender.

Step 12

Remove steak to a cutting board and slice thin or shred.

Step 13

Return to sauce and stir well.

Step 14

Serve steak and sauce over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta.