Simple and Flavorful Mexican Pork Chops
Ingredients List
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cooking spray
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6 boneless pork chops
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 cups water
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1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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½ cup picante sauce
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¼ cup taco seasoning mix
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat some vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the prepared baking dish, combine water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning. Place the browned pork chops in the rice mixture, and top with sliced bell peppers. Cover the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer; the chops should reach 145°F (63°C). Uncover and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
Continue baking, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| 499 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 47g | Carbs |
| 33g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 499 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium 936mg | 41% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 182mg | 14% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 567mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5