ZIGEUNERSCHNITZEL (GYPSY SCHNITZEL)

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This is a pork schnitzel with a spicy tomato sauce with mushrooms. I have tried this using chicken as well and I really can't decide which I like better. We really enjoy these. Something my Grandmother used to make for us when we went to visit.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs pork schnitzels or 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika, sweet to taste
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, ground
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili paste
salt

Steps:

  • Place the schnitzel between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound to 1/4" thickness.
  • Season the meat with pepper and paprika to taste.
  • Lightly dredge the meat in flour shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in fry pan and quickly brown both sides of the meat then turn the heat down to medium and fry each side for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the pan and keep warm.
  • Add another Tbsp of oil to the same pan.
  • Wipe mushrooms clean and slice, then brown them lightly in the pan.
  • In the meantime finely chop or slice onions and add to pan.
  • Half and de-seed the bell peppers, thinly slice and add to pan.
  • Let the vegetables cock for about 10 minutes.
  • Deglaze with the wine and broth, add the tomatoes, tomato paste and chilli paste and stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Pour sauce over the schitzel.
  • Serve with home fries or french fries, spatzel,rice or noodles.

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