Hot Paprika and Tomatoes (Gypsy Sauce) for Schnitzel

Name: Hot Paprika and Tomatoes (Gypsy Sauce) for Schnitzel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 3 cups sliced multi-color bell peppers, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose or brown rice flour; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, preferably Hungarian; 1 to 2 teaspoons hot paprika, preferably Hungarian; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought broth chicken; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste; 1 teaspoons sweetener, such as honey, sugar or agave nectar, more to taste; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A flavorful bell pepper and onion sauce, also called Gypsy Sauce, is prepared with Hungarian paprika and tomato paste.

⭐ 4.5 (70 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Sauces Sauce Condiment

Cuisine Tags:

German

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion slices until soft, then add bell pepper slices and cook briefly.
Stir in garlic, flour, and both types of paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and stir to combine.
Gradually incorporate chicken broth, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Season with lemon juice, sweetener, salt, and pepper to taste, then serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 123 kcal

Carbohydrate: 20 g

Cholesterol: 2 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 505 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g