SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

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This recipe came out of necessity! I love to cook but hate to grocery shop, and one day I found myself with nothing but some pork chops, canned black beans and canned tomatoes. This is the dish I came up with, and my husband loved it.-Vicki L. Blaine, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

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