Classic Swiss Steak
Classic Swiss Steak is Head to the store and pick up sugar, canned tomatoes, mushrooms, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.
Instructions
In a large skillet, saute carrots in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside.
Cut meat into four pieces.
Add meat and remaining oil to skillet; cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and oregano; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the onion, celery, mushrooms and carrots; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken if desired.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Steak. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. You could try Benziger Merlot. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 39 dollars per bottle.
Benziger Merlot
This Merlot reflects the power of the vintage without departing from the family style of richness with soft tannins. Bright blackberry and plum in the nose with hints of bramble, spice, coffee, tobacco, and toasty vanillin. A rich, complex Merlot with concentrated up-front flavors and persistent finish.