Braised Pork Chops with Peppers and Onions

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Bell pepper and onion slices in a wine-tomato sauce add rich flavor to these braised pork chops.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick, trimmed

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch Salt and black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 2 small red or yellow bell peppers, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 1 small red or yellow onion, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup dry red wine (for non-alcoholic, substitute chicken or vegetable broth)

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm oil. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chops to a plate and set aside.

  2. Add tomato paste to skillet and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Add bell peppers and onion to skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.

  3. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up and stirring in any browned bits in the skillet. Return chops to skillet, nestling them in the liquid, and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 4 minutes. Turn chops, cover, and cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

  4. Serve pork with pepper and onion mixture spooned on top.

Tips

Serving Suggestions:

On the side, try steamed broccolini, buttered noodles or orzo pasta, or roasted potatoes. And to vary the recipe, try using bone-in chops, or using white wine, chicken broth, or vegetable broth instead of red wine. You can also add herbs, like thyme or rosemary. And you can swap other vegetables for the peppers – try green and yellow zucchini, mixed mushrooms, or broccoli and cauliflower florets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 51mg 56%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 429mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.