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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    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 Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)  |  
                                                2 tablespoons canola oil  |  
                                                seasoned salt and pepper to taste  |  
                                                1-1/2 cups water  |  
                                                1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce  |  
                                                3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice  |  
                                                2 tablespoons taco seasoning  |  
                                                1 medium green pepper, chopped  |  
                                                1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. 2. Meanwhile, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine the water, tomato sauce, rice and taco seasoning. 3. Arrange chops over rice; top with green pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice and meat are tender. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4-6 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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