Here’s a delicious, hearty recipe for Oven-Baked Mushroom Swiss Steak Rolls—tender beef rolled with Swiss cheese and mushrooms, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 thin slices top round or flank steak (~¼ inch thick)
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure rolls
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare Filling
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, ~2 minutes.
- Add chopped mushrooms and thyme/rosemary; cook until soft, ~5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Assemble Rolls
- Lay each steak slice flat; season with salt and pepper.
- Place 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each slice.
- Spoon mushroom-onion mixture over cheese.
- Roll up steak tightly and secure with toothpicks or twine.
4. Sear Rolls (Optional for Flavor)
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear rolls on all sides until browned, ~1–2 minutes per side.
5. Bake
- Place rolls in prepared baking dish.
- Mix beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; pour over rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, until beef is tender.
- Optional: uncover for last 5 minutes to slightly brown the tops.
6. Serve
- Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
- Spoon pan juices over rolls for extra flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Tips for Success
- Thin slices of beef are key; pounding them slightly ensures tender rolls.
- Do not overcook—oven-baked rolls should remain juicy.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently.
If you want, I can give a faster 20-minute skillet version of Mushroom Swiss Steak Rolls that’s just as flavorful but doesn’t require baking.
Do you want me to make that version?
