Gypsy Schnitzel(Zigeunerschnitzel) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 pork chops or pork steaks
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. shortening or oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 c. water
bouillon cube
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
salt to taste
paprika
chili powder

Preparation

Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper; dip into egg mixture and bread crumbs.
Fry in shortening until brown on both sides. Remove pork chops or pork steaks.
Add onion and peppers to drippings and saute a couple of minutes.
Add mushrooms, water and the bouillon cube; bring to a boil.
Make a paste with the cornstarch and a tablespoon of cold water.
Pour into the sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Season with salt, paprika and chili powder to taste.
Add pork chops or pork steaks. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
Serves 4.