German Schnitzel Gravy - Zigeuner Schnitzel Gypsy Sauce

pork schnitzel

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey cutlets

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier alternative with fiber.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher and can be more cost-effective.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and can be used as a substitute.

Peel and slice the onion and pickle slices into strips.

Wash the bell peppers, clean out the seeds and cut them into strips.

In a large pan melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour, tomato paste, ketchup and garlic paste, and fry for a couple of minutes. Be careful not to burn it.

Add the heavy cream, garlic paste, paprika powder, chili powder, season with salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for a couple of minutes.

Add the broth and the pickle juice, mix well and bring to a light simmer and then set it aside.

In another pan heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Fry the onions until lightly brown, then add the bell pepper strips and fry together for about 2-3 minutes.

Add the onion and bell pepper mix to the pan with the sauce and mix well.

Taste test and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.

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