German Zigeunerschnitzel - Hot Paprika Tomato Sauce for Meat

By CathyD

Ingredients

• 1 T. oil
• 1 c. onion, sliced (1 medium)
• 3 c. red, orange or yellow bell peppers, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 1/2 T. flour or brown rice flour
• 2 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika, ground
• 2 T. tomato paste
• 1 - 2 tsp. hot (sharp) Hungarian paprika, ground
• 1 14 oz. can chicken broth (1 1/2 c.)
• 2 tsp, sweetener (honey, sugar or agave nectar), or to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from germanfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in pan, sauté onion slices for a few minutes.

Add bell pepper slices and cook a few minutes longer.

Add garlic, sprinkle ground paprika and flour over vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, a little at a time, stirring after each addition. Stir until thick.

Let mixture cook gently for about 20 minutes.

Taste and add lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over cutlet, pork chops or schnitzel.