Mexicali Pork Chops

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 6 (1/2 inch thick) boneless pork loin chops
• 1 (1 1/4 ounces) envelope taco seasoning mix, divided
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup uncooked quick rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 medium size green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Coat pork chops with half of taco seasoning mix, reserving remaining seasoning mix.
2. Brown pork chops in hot oil in a large skillet.
3. Stir together reserved taco seasoning mix, rice, water and tomato sauce.
4. Arrange pork chops over rice; sprinkle with green pepper.
5. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.
6. Remove from oven; uncover, and sprinkle with cheese.
7. Bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.