Chrissi's Shashlik

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 1 kg lean beef in one piece
• 4 large onions
• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 1 bell pepper(s), red
• 3 tbsp mixed pickles
• 2 can/n pizza tomatoes, 400 g each
• ½ tube(s) tomato paste
• 150 ml ketchup, without sweeteners and without flavoring
• 150 ml cola
• 20 ml brandy
• 2 tbsp paprika powder, sweet
• 1 tbsp vegetable broth, instant, without flavor enhancers and without yeast extract
• Salt and pepper, freshly ground
• curry powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 45 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 3 hours; Total time approx. 3 hours 45 minutes

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If necessary, trim any fat and tendons from the beef with a sharp knife. Then cut into bite-sized pieces. Halve two of the onions, and then halve each half again crosswise. Halve the other two onions and slice them into fine half rings. Trim and wash the bell peppers and slice them into fine strips. Thread the beef and the coarsely chopped onions onto the skewers, alternating them with the meat. Heat the fat in a large pan over medium heat and sear the skewers all over. Not too hot, or the onions will burn! Remove from the pan and sprinkle with paprika. Fry the onion rings in the pan, stirring frequently. Add a little mineral water if desired to prevent them from burning. Now add the tomato paste and sauté briefly. Top up with the pizza tomatoes, ketchup, cola, and brandy, and season with a little vegetable stock, paprika, freshly ground pepper, curry powder if desired, and a pinch of salt if desired. Then mix in the bell pepper strips and the pickled vegetables. Finally, add the skewers and cover with the sauce. Simmer on low heat with the lid closed for at least 2, preferably 2.5 hours. We served it with rice and a fresh salad. The shashlik tastes best when it’s properly marinated the next day and reheated! The shashlik is originally made with pieces of pork neck and bacon slices. If you’re not watching your weight, just give it a try. The difference in taste is quite significant. However, the low-fat version also tastes delicious thanks to the flavorful sauce. Seasoned with curry, the sauce is also perfect for homemade currywurst. If desired, add a splash of rose paprika to make it spicy!