Mexican Pork Chop Casserole
Description
This Mexican pork chop casserole recipe includes rice, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, bell peppers, and Cheddar cheese for an easy-to-assemble meal.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
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6 pork chops
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
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3 cups water
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste
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1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops, in batches if necessary; cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops to a 9x13-inch baking dish; season with salt.
3
Pour rice around chops. Combine water, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning in a bowl; pour over chops and rice. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove foil; top with bell pepper and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.