Best Ole Mole Mexican Pork Chops Recipes

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PORK CHOPS OLE



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This recipe is a fun and simple way to give pork chops south-of-the-border flair. The flavorful seasoning, rice and melted cheddar cheese makes this dish a crowd pleaser. A dear friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. -Laura Turner, Channelview, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Seasoned salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the water, tomato sauce, green pepper, rice and taco seasoning. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chops over medium-high heat in oil until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm., Sprinkle rice mixture with cheese; arrange chops on top. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. , Freeze option: Omit water and substitute 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice for the uncooked rice. Assemble casserole as directed. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

PORK CHOPS OLE



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I make this for my family on a regular basis. It has a wonderful flavor and the pork chops are always tender! I found the recipe in a Taste of Home Magazine .

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
seasoning salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon envelope taco seasoning mix
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, in a greased 13X9X2-inch baking dish, combine rice, water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; mix well.
  • Arrange chops over rice; top with green pepper.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 1-½ hours.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; return to the oven, until cheese is melted.

SPICY MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Spicy Mexican Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ypsi7640

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
6 center-cut pork loin chops
1 medium onion, minced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
28 ounces can diced tomatoes with juice
2 cups frozen corn kernels
fresh ground black pepper
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil on high heat. Add chops and brown one one side (about 3-4 minutes), then turn. Remove to plate.
  • To skillet, add onion, garlic and spices and sauté, stirring occasionally until softened. Add tomatoes with liquid and corn kernels, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chops back to skillet. Bring all to boil, then reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer 30-40 minutes or until chops are done. Taste to correct seasoning and add pepper and cilantro, if desired.
  • Serve with rice (spoon tomato and corn sauce over the top) and sprinkle with grated Monterey Jack cheese if desired.

PORK CHOPS MOLE



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Mole sauce or paste, a spicy sauce made with chocolate, cinnamon, dried red pepper and other ingredients, can be found in the Mexican section of your local supermarket.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup julienned green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1 to 2 tablespoons mole sauce or paste
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in 1 tablespoon oil on both sides; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. , Add tomatoes and mole sauce; stir to combine. Return pork chops to the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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"We enjoy Mexican Pork Chops over rice to catch the spicy sauce," says Nancy Negvesky of Somerville, New Jersey. "You can use mild, medium or hot salsa. If the pork chops are too spicy hot, you can eliminate the cumin-chili powder rub."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each )
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cumin and chili powder; rub over both sides of pork. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides over medium heat. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cocoa and cinnamon; pour over pork. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, stirring sauce occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Mexican Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 green pepper, sliced into 6 rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Brown pork chops and arrange in 9x13 baking pan. Season with salt. Sprinkle rice around chops. Combine taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and water. Pour over chops and rice, cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven, uncover, sprinkle with cheese and add a pepper ring to the top of each chop. Recover and bake 10 minutes more.

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Easy and delicious. Tender pork chops in the best Mexican rice. A perfect weeknight meal.

Provided by cccindy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup picante sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning mix
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set chops aside.
  • Mix the water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay the chops into the rice mixture, and top with the green bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink inside and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Return to the oven, and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 936.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS GRANDE, OLE!



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I had a lot of leftover taco "fixins" one day, so thawed some pork chops and came up with this recipe. It turned out so good, I wondered which I liked better...the tacos or this!! Nice change of pace, and fantastic presentation! :D Enjoy! Muy Bien!! (Old photo by me)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4-1" thick), trim fat
1 packet taco seasoning mix, or your own homemade version
1 Tbl. vegetable oil
1 Tbl. butter
1 cup thick hearty salsa
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded co-jack cheese
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS:
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
sour cream
sliced black olives
guacamole
jalapeno rings
sliced green onion
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Rub taco seasoning mix on both sides of all four pork chops. Or use your own taco seasoning mix. In large skillet, melt butter with vegetable oil, heat over med-high heat. Lightly brown and sear chops on both sides. Transfer to shallow, lightly greased baking dish. Top each chop evenly with salsa. Place in 350º oven for about 30-35 minutes or til done. *Chops are done when very slightly pink inside and juices run clear. *Don't overbake! Bake less if chops are thinner! Top with cheese during last 5 minutes or so of baking. Serve topped with topping ingredients to your heart's desire. Serve with Spanish, Mexican or green rice and refried beans, salsa and white corn tortilla chips if desired.

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