ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

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Provided by weekend cooker

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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6 pork chops, bone-in (3/4 inch)
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1/2 onion, chopped
3 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked

Steps:

Sprinkle pork chops with a little salt and pepper.
Brown chops on both sides in oil in skillet over medium heat.
Remove chops from skillet; drain and set aside.
Cut the top off of 1 bell pepper; remove the seeds.
Cut six 1/4 -inch thick rings from the other bell pepper; set aside.
Seed and chop remaining bell pepper.
Combine chopped green pepper, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Slowly pour tomato mixture over rice.
Arrange pork chops over the rice mixture.
Top each pork chop with a pepper ring.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until rice is tender.