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Swiss Deer Steak

Name: Swiss Deer Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1,362 g deer steak pounded to 1/2-inch thickness; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper ground; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 pcs yellow onion large, sliced; 1 pcs green bell pepper large, sliced; 4 tbsp butter; 2 clove garlic minced; 800 g canned diced tomato undrained; 240 ml beef broth; 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce

Hearty venison steaks are browned and then slowly braised in a rich tomato and vegetable sauce. This method transforms the lean meat into a fork-tender main course, perfect for a comforting meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 562 kcal

Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, milk, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,362 gdeer steak, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 cupall-purpose flour
1 tspsalt
1 tspblack pepper, ground
4 tbspvegetable oil
1 pcsyellow onion, large, sliced
1 pcsgreen bell pepper, large, sliced
4 tbspbutter
2 clovegarlic, minced
800 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
240 mlbeef broth
2 tbspworcestershire sauce

Equipment

tongs · large oven-safe skillet · shallow dish · oven · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
About 5 min
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
3
Dredge each piece of deer steak in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's lightly coated on all sides.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Shake off any excess flour before searing to prevent the oil from burning.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
5
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Don't move the steaks while they are searing to develop a good crust.
6
Remove the browned steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
About 1 min
7
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the skillet, and allow it to melt.
About 1 min
8
Add the sliced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
9
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.
About 1 min
10
Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Those browned bits, or 'fond', will add a lot of flavor to your sauce.
11
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and bring the sauce to a simmer.
About 3 min
12
Return the seared deer steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
About 1 min
13
Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
About 1 min
14
Braise for 90 minutes, or until the deer steak is fork-tender.
About 1 hr 30 min
15
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the meat to reabsorb juices, making it more tender.

Per serving

Nutrition

56%Score

Calories: 561.9kcal
Protein: 57g
Carbs: 28.4g
Fat: 23.1g
Fibre: 3.3g
Sugar: 7.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.