Spanish pork chop dinner

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eachespork chops, trimmed of fat
1tablespoonoil
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspoonblack pepper
¾cuplong grain rice
½cupchopped onion
¼cupchopped green peppers
1can(1 lb 4 oz) whole tomatoes
5eachesgreen peppers rings
½cupgrated Cheddar cheese

Directions

In large Dutch oven, slowly brown the chops in heated oil. Drain off excess oil. Sprinkle chops with salt, chili powder and black pepper.

Add rice, onions and chopped green peppers. Pour in tomatoes with liquid, breaking tomatoes into pieces with a wooden spoon. Cover and bring to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pepper rings and cook 2 minutes longer or until rice and meat are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to serving platter, arranging chops and pepper rings over the top. ** You may use precooked rice if you wish, adding it during the last 10 minutes of cooking.