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Mexican Pork Chops And Rice Recipe

Spice up your dinner routine with this flavorful Mexican Pork Chops and Rice recipe! Tender pork chops simmered in a vibrant, spicy tomato sauce, then baked atop fluffy rice and melted cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Prepare for a fiesta of flavor in just 40 minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 617.2 kcal
Protein 100g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Pork Chops And Rice

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How to Make Mexican Pork Chops And Rice

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large saucepan, combine 28 ounces (794g) canned crushed tomatoes, 2 jalapeño peppers (minced), 1 medium onion (chopped), 3-4 cloves garlic (minced), ¾ of a bell pepper (any color, chopped), 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until peppers and onions are softened.
  4. While the sauce simmers, dice the remaining jalapeño pepper, ½ medium onion, 1-2 cloves garlic, and ¼ bell pepper.
  5. Set aside the diced vegetables.
  6. In a large deep skillet, cook 1.5 lbs (680g) pork chops (cut into 1-inch strips) over medium heat until fully cooked and tender (about 8-10 minutes per side).
  7. Once the pork chops are cooked, carefully transfer them to a plate.
  8. Pour the tomato mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
  9. Return the pork chops to the skillet. Pour the blended tomato sauce over the pork chops. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, cook 1 ½ cups (198g) long grain rice according to package directions.
  11. In a separate skillet, sauté the diced vegetables (from step 5) in 1 tablespoon of oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
  12. Stir in the cooked rice and mix well.
  13. Pour the rice mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish. Top with the pork chop mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup (85g) shredded cheddar cheese.
  14. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

39g

Carbs

18g

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