Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II
Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II pairs juicy, pan-seared pork chops with tender onions and green bell pepper in a rich, simmered tomato sauce. The savory-sweet vegetables meld into the sauce, coating each chop with comforting flavor. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner, especially with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the onion and bell pepper in oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
Generously season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Coat each chop in flour. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet and brown them on both sides.
- 3
Return the onions and peppers to the pork chops in the skillet. Pour in the tomato sauce; reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 or 20 minutes, until the pork chops are fully cooked. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 501.01 kcal High 25%
- Protein 40.69 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 55.14 g 20%
- Total Fat 15.13 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.48 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.56 mg High 21%
- Sodium 2903.73 mg High 126%
- Dietary Fiber 9.45 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 20.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 55.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.07 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 1258.38 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 212.53 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 19.0 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Braised Pork Chops II is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, and Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 501.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Pork Chop, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II healthy?
- Tomato-Braised Pork Chops II has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 501.01 calories and 40.69 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2903.73 mg (126% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.48 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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