Swiss steak

noun

1. a thick slice of steak dredged in flour and pounded, browned, and braised with tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swiss steak¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

They both still have good appetites, and nobody can replicate Mary’s Swiss steak, Ralph said, one of his favorite meals.

From Washington Times

The sisters had planned to eat an early Swiss steak dinner and were expected to attend the 4:30 p.m.

From Washington Times

All I wanted to do was have a Swiss steak dinner.”

From Washington Times

Hal McRae’s favorite Swiss steak was hearty, though it failed to take the title as the yummiest Royals recipe of the year.

From The New Yorker

She found David alone in the kitchen, slicing onions into a great pan of frying Swiss steak.

From Project Gutenberg