Mexican Style Pork Chops

 

Prep time : 15 minutes  ...Bake time : 35 minutes  ... Makes 6 servings

6 ....................................bone-in-pork chops  (1/2 inch thick and 5 ounces each)

2 ....................................tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ....................................medium onion  , chopped

1 ....................................can (16 ounces) kidney beans  , rinsed and drained

1 ....................................can (15 -1/4 ounces) whole kernal corn , drained

1 ....................................can (10 -3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup  , undiluted

1 -1/4 .............................cups of water

1 .....................................cup uncooked instant rice

1/2 ..................................cup sliced ripe olives

2 to 3 ..............................teaspoons chili powder

1/2 ..................................teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 ..................................teaspoon salt

1/8 ..................................teaspoon pepper

1)       In an overproof skillet  , brown pork chops  in oil on each side  ; remove  and keep warm . In the same skillet  , saute onion  until  tender . Stir  in remaining  ingredients  ; bring to a boil .

2)      Place chops over the onion mixture  . Bake , uncovered  , at 350* for 35 to 40 minutes  or until meat  is tender .