New Mexico Style Pork Chops

• pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)↗6
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• uncooked rice1⁄2 cup
• powdered taco seasoning mix↗2 tablespoons
• (8 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1
• water↗1 1⁄2 cups
• grated cheese2⁄3 cup
• bell pepper, cut into rings (medium size)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown chops in oil. Arrange in 9X13 inch baking dish and season with salt. Sprinkle rice around pork chops. Combine taco mix, tomato sauce and water. Pour over pork chops and rice. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheese and arrange pepper rings. Cover and continue cooking for 20 minutes or until done.

2. 2

   **Tip~you can use green chile strips in place of bell pepper.**