Taco Pork Chops
These simple, one pan, Taco Pork Chops are just the pizzazz your Taco Tuesday needs! (Or any day for that matter!) Tender boneless pork chops simmered in a spiced up tomato sauce.
Servings: 8 pork chops
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 8 boneless pork chops
- 1 8 ounce can Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups of water divided
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch optional
- fresh cilantro sprinkled over the top before serving, if desired
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high, heat olive oil, and place pork chops in a single layer. Brown well on each side. (about 5 minutes for each side)
- Whisk together 1 3/4 cup of water, tomato sauce, and dried spices. Add in the sliced onion.
- Pour tomato/onion sauce over browned pork chops. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer covered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork chops are tender.
- If the sauce isn't desired thickness, mix 1/4 cup of water with 2 Tablespoons of corn starch and add to the sauce to thicken, if necessary.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from The One-Pot Paleo Cookbook, by Shelby Law Ruttan. My recipe is NOT Paleo. For Shelby's original Paleo version, please refer to her cookbook.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g