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It may surprise some, but "Swiss"steak is NOT Swiss. Swiss refers to the act of "swissing" a steak.
What, exactly does that mean? It is the act of taking an inferior cut of beef, like round steak, and making it super tender by pounding it with the multiple triangle points on a kitchen mallet. This breaks down the fibers. The tenderized steak is now browned over medium-high heat and then baking it in a sauce of brown gravy and tomatoes. The baking further tenderizes the steak. A properly swissed steak should be fork tender.
Most often served with mashed potatoes and a vegetable.
What, exactly does that mean? It is the act of taking an inferior cut of beef, like round steak, and making it super tender by pounding it with the multiple triangle points on a kitchen mallet. This breaks down the fibers. The tenderized steak is now browned over medium-high heat and then baking it in a sauce of brown gravy and tomatoes. The baking further tenderizes the steak. A properly swissed steak should be fork tender.
Most often served with mashed potatoes and a vegetable.
