Zigeunerschnitzel (Gypsy Schnitzel) Recipe

Name: Zigeunerschnitzel (Gypsy Schnitzel)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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["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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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Zigeunerschnitzel (Gypsy Schnitzel) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zigeunerschnitzel (Gypsy Schnitzel)

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