Swiss Steaks

This was a great dish to make with all the tomatoes and peppers from the garden. Simply blanch 4-5 large tomatoes, remove skins, and chop fine, instead of using canned tomatoes. I think this would also be great with some roasted chiles or peppers. 

2 slices bacon (optional)

4-6 thin steaks, or 1 beef round, cut into 1/2" to 1" slices

2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. freshly ground pepper

2 tsp. smoked paprika

3/4 Cup flour

1onion, sliced thin

2 -3 cloves garlic, minced

2 bell peppers, thinly sliced

1 can chopped or crushed tomatoes

1 can beef both, or 2 cup water and 2 bouillon cube

Brown bacon in bottom of cast iron pan or skillet. Set aside. Mix spices and rub onto steaks, then dip in flour. Oil your pan and brown the steaks at med-high heat for 2 min. on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Saute onion, garlic and peppers for 2 minutes, and add tomatoes and beef broth and bring to simmer. Add steaks and spoon sauce over top. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon over top. Cover for 1-2 hours. Serve over rice.

Teriyaki Kabobs

2-3 lbs round steak-- 1 inch strips
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1 t. ground ginger
2 t. sugar
1 pressed garlic clove

Blend liquids in blender and then add meat to marinate for at least an hour. Weave back and forth on skewers. Grill. Serves 4-6

Rib-Eye Steaks with Smoky Tomato Salsa!

Here is a fun, romantic meal, and it only takes a minute to make! We don't have steak very often, usually for special occasions, but once in a while we'll have a romantic meal like this just for fun. This is one meal that will definitely spice things up!

Steaks: 

3-4 rib-eye steaks, 1" thick

1 tsp Santa Fe or Southwest seasoning

Salsa:

2 tomatillas, chopped

1/2 C salsa

2 Tb bell pepper, chopped

1 Tb chives, chopped

1/4 tsp liquid smoke

Sprinkle steak with seasoning. Grill over medium heat 8-12 minutes. Combine all salsa ingredients in small bowl. Serve on steaks.