Name: Southwestern Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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 -

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Ingredients for - Southwestern Pork Chops

1. 1 medium onion, chopped -

2. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided -

3. 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic -

4. 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained -

5. 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained -

6. 3/4 cup chicken broth -

7. 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder -

8. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -

9. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin -

10. 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -

11. 4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each) -

12. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

13. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

14. Hot cooked rice -

15. 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Southwestern Pork Chops

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.