Tarragon Swiss Steaks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (8 ounce) cube steaks
1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Heat oil in a large pan, with a lid, over medium heat.
Sear steaks for 1 minute on each side.
Remove me to a plate.
Add onion to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add wine, stock, tomato paste, mustard, and tarragon, and stir until smooth.
Heat to a simmer, and add steaks.
Cover and braise in the oven for 1-1/2 hours, or until tender.
Remove steaks to a serving dish, and skim grease from the top of the sauce.
Season sauce with salt and pepper and serve sauce with the steaks.