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Mexican Pork Chops and Rice Recipe

Mexican Pork Chops and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (28 oz) 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 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup grated cheese ( cheddar or monterey jack)

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	579.93 Kcal (2428 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.28g	20%
Cholesterol	31.98mg	11%
Sodium	702.43mg	29%
Potassium	228.49mg	5%
Total Carbs	99.85g	33%
Sugars	2.59g	10%
Dietary Fiber	7.06g	28%
Protein	21.07g	42%
Vitamin C	32mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	200.3mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.87 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.52g	20%
Cholesterol	13.28mg	11%
Sodium	291.75mg	29%
Potassium	94.9mg	5%
Total Carbs	41.47g	33%
Sugars	1.08g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	28%
Protein	8.75g	42%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	4.2mg	56%
Calcium	83.2mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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