MEXICAN PORK CHOPS AND RICE

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This is a favorite dish around my house. If you like spicy dishes that are a little different you'll love this.

Provided by MiniMom1970

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 medium onions
4 -5 garlic cloves
1 green bell pepper
6 -8 thin cut boneless pork chops, cut into strips
3 cups uncooked Minute Rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or monterey jack)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • In a large saucepan combine the tomatoes, 2 jalapeno peppers (quartered), 1 onion (quartered), 3-4 cloves garlic (whole), 3/4 of the bell pepper (sliced) and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium high heat until the peppers and onions are tender.
  • While the sauce is cooking, dice the remaining jalapeno, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large deep skillet fry pork chop strips over medium heat until fully cooked and tender (no need to add oil).
  • When the pork chops are fully cooked, pour the tomato mixture into a blender until liquified. Pour over pork chops in skillet, cover and simmer on low heat.
  • While that is simmering, cook the rice according to directions. Saute the diced peppers, onion, and garlic in oil until tender. Pour cooked rice into sauted ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour rice into 13x9 baking dish, pour pork chop mixture over rice and cover with shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 136, Sodium 290.9, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 50.3

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