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Basil Tomato Pork Chops
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Basil Tomato Pork Chops

These pork chops are moist and tender, cooked in a vegetable sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 8 Pork Chops (1/2-inch thick)
  • 1 can Whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up (28-ounce)
  • 1 tsp Dried basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper, cut into rings
  • 1 medium Onion, cut into rings

Instructions

  • Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; stir in garlic. Add 4 pork chops. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally,4-6 minutes or until browned on both sides. Remove from pan; set aside. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
    Return pork chops to pan. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, 50-60 minutes or until pork chops are no longer pink. Remove pork chops; keep warm.
    Stir together water and cornstarch in small bowl. Stir cornstarch mixture into hot cooking liquid with wire whisk; add green pepper and onion.
    Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until mixture is thickened and vegetables are crisply tender. Serve sauce over pork chops.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g