SMOTHERED SWISS STEAK

For dinner tonight I made Smothered Swiss Steak.   This was nothing less than awesome.   (don't be grossed out by the Brussels sprouts on the plate, and don't hate me.  I like 'em!)

Smothered Swiss Steak

1/2 tsp salt

6 cube steaks  (about 4 oz each)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp pepper

1-2 TBSP garlic powder

5 TBSP olive oil

1 large onion  diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes

1 (12 oz) cola (I used Coke Zero because that's what I had on hand)

1 TBSP beef bouilon granules

2 TBSP Heinz ketchup

1 envelope dry onion gravy mix, or dry onion soup mix.

Sprinkle salt evenly on both sides of cube steaks.  Combine flour, pepper and garlic powder in a gallon size zipper type bag.  Shake the steaks in the bag to coat with flour.

Brown steaks (two at a time) in hot oil - abt. 3-4 minutes on each side.  When all steaks are browned, drain drippings reserving 1 TBSP oil in pan.

Saute' onion and bell pepper in drippings for about 7 minutes, or until tender.

Add diced tomatoes, cola, beef bouilon granules and ketchup.  Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened (about 5-6 minutes)

Return steaks to the skillet and cook for 55-60 minutes, or until tender. 

Enjoy!

I would love to hear back from you if you try this!  The cola makes it really tender.