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(2) Fire pit with coal - using backyard fire pit to cook on.
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(3) Coals being shifted around so more of them will get hot
enough to cook with.
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(4) Placing
cast iron Dutch oven on hot coals. Shift coals around
the oven. Heat the Dutch oven over the hot coals or wood.
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(5) Pouring vegetable oil in the Dutch Oven.
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(6) Spread the vegetable oil around the bottom and sides of
the Dutch Oven.
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(7) When the pan is hot (hold hand over the oven to see if it
is hot). You are now ready to cook. |
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Ingredients for Swiss Steak.
NOTE: I sometimes also add bell
peppers and mushrooms to the recipe. Be creative!
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(8)
Cut up meat into chunks. Depending on what you are serving with the meat, you
may want to cube it into bite-size pieces. Season meat with garlic powder, salt,
and pepper to taste. Note: You can also add cayenne
pepper, steak seasonings, and any other spices that you want.
Chop onion into large chunks.
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(9)
Add meat and onions to the hot Dutch Oven, placing onions on top of
the meat.
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(10) Place lid on the Dutch Oven for a few minutes. Place
some hot coals on the lid to help heat up and cook the meat.
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(11) Remove lid and stir occasionally to evenly brown
the meat.
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(12)
Swiss Steak evenly browned on both sides and ready for the next step.
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(13) Once the meat has browned, add the
stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce. NOTE:
Worcestershire Sauce is a good addition to this dish, if you so
desire.
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(14) Place the lid back on the Dutch Oven and let the
mixture simmer for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove lid and check for
tenderness. If the meat is not tender and falling off the fork when
poked, place the lid back on the
Dutch Oven and continue to cook for approximately another 10 to 15 minutes.
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Variation: To add to this meal, you might add
cubed or sliced potatoes to the Swiss Steak while cooking or served with already
cooked noodles or rice.
Your Swiss Steak is now done. Serve to your family
and enjoy! |
