How to Make Mexican Pork Chop Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Pork Chop Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. This flavorful casserole features tender pork chops, savory black beans, zesty salsa, and gooey melted cheese, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

In addition to being delicious, this casserole is also incredibly simple to mak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 6 pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste
  • ½ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 pork chops

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops to a 9x13-inch baking dish and season with salt. Pour rice around the pork chops.
  • Mix water, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Pour over pork chops and rice. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove cover and top with bell pepper rings and Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    557 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 962mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 783mg