Al's Baked Swiss Steak

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. round steak, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Dredge the steak pieces in the flour mixture.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak pieces and cook until golden and lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the steak from the pan and transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and parsley and stir to combine. Pour the tomato mixture over the steak pieces.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the steak is cooked through.
7. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

Interesting Facts

• Swiss steak is an American dish that dates back to the 19th century.
• It is believed that the name “Swiss” comes from the German word “braten”, which means “to roast”.
• The dish is usually served with mashed potatoes or rice.