Easy and Delicious Mexican Pork Chops

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 pork chops (10 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season pork chops with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Brown pork chops on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Transfer pork chops to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. In the same skillet, sauté onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Add black beans, tomatoes, and cilantro to the skillet.
8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the baking dish.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy pork chops
• Savory and flavorful sauce with a hint of spice
• Easy and quick to prepare

User Comments:

• "These pork chops were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the meat was cooked to perfection."
• "I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner."
• "The Mexican flavors are spot on. I would definitely make this dish again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor.
• If you don't have any black beans, you can substitute kidney beans or pinto beans.
• Serve with rice, tortillas, or your favorite Mexican side dish.