Tomato-Smothered Pork Chops

These pork chops are smothered in a tomato sauce with fresh onion and bell pepper for a fairly quick and simple meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 pork chops
• 1 bell pepper - chopped, your color choice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge pork chops in flour, add to the pan, and brown well on both sides. Remove chops and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until almost tender. Return pork chops to skillet and pour in tomato sauce. Allow sauce to start bubbling and then reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Simmer for 30 minutes and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.