Tomato Spicy Pork Chops

Pork chops simmered in a spicy tomato sauce and served over a bed of rice.  This is a quick and easy meal. It goes together fast. You can make it as spicy as you and your family wants them to be.

Ingredients

1 Tbs. cooking oil
4 boneless pork chops
Creole or Cajun seasoning
garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 sweet pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. water
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
olives (optional)
cooked rice

Directions

Season both sides of the pork chops with Creole or Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil.  Fry the pork chops on both sides. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Add the sweet pepper, garlic, and onion.  Cook and stir until vegetables are tender.

Stir in tomato sauce, water, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and olives.  Mix until well combined.

Return the pork chops to the skillet.  Bring the sauce to a boil. Cover the skillet with a lid. Turn the heat to a low simmer.  Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender. 

Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve pork chops on a bed of rice and pour the sauce over the top.