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Pork Chops Ole

Name: Pork Chops Ole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

Pork Chops Ole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Can you freeze Pork Chops Ole?

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

1 serving: 515 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 587mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.