Best 5 Easy Southwest Pork Chop Dinner Recipes

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Are you hunting for a hassle-free and tasty dish to spruce up your ordinary weeknight dinners? Look no further than our guide to crafting the perfect "Easy Southwest Pork Chop Dinner." With its bold flavors and minimal prep work, this recipe promises an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where succulent pork chops are magically infused with a symphony of spices, resulting in a delectable meal that will transport you to the vibrant landscapes of the Southwest.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe came out of necessity! I love to cook but hate to grocery shop, and one day I found myself with nothing but some pork chops, canned black beans and canned tomatoes. This is the dish I came up with, and my husband loved it.-Vicki L. Blaine, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

EASY SOUTHWEST PORK CHOP DINNER



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Make and share this Easy Southwest Pork Chop Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pork chops, bone-in
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 ounces diced green chilies, chopped
2 large onions, quartered and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season chops on both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter. Brown chops on both sides.
  • Remove chops and pour off all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of fat. Stir in flour, breaking up browned bits.
  • Place chops back into the skillet and add 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS



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This recipe uses southwest ingredients to make a tasty and tender porkchop that is still low in calories. It is also easy to put into the marinade in the morning and simply cook later in the day for dinner.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Pork

Time 8h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
4 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
6 boneless pork loin chops
1 avocado, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain and discard marinade from chops. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Baste with reserved marinade.
  • Serve topped with remaining marinade and garnished with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 476.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.7

SOUTHWEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND CORN



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Dinner for two? Heat up the grill for pork chops and corn - a Southwestern meal made ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bone-in pork rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (3/4 lb)
3 teaspoons southwestern seasoning mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 ears frozen corn-on-the-cob

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix. Let stand at room temperature no more than 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cilantro, melted butter, lime juice and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning mix. Coat corn with 1 tablespoon cilantro mixture; reserve remaining mixture. Wrap each ear of corn in heavy-duty foil, sealing edges well and leaving room for heat expansion.
  • Place pork on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Place corn directly over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Turn pork and corn; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until corn is hot, pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160°F. Serve remaining melted butter mixture with corn and pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY SHEET PAN SOUTHWESTERN DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Sheet Pan Southwestern Dinner Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: zucchini, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, portobello mushroom, grape tomatoes, corn, medium yellow onion, black beans, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, olive oil, red bell peppers, avocado, lemon juice, pepper, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro, corn tortilla, jalapeño, lime

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 zucchini, small, cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
portobello mushroom, caps cut into strips
½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup corn, thawed if using frozen
1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
15 oz black beans, 1 can, rinsed and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 3 cloves, halved
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 avocado, diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
corn tortilla
1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
lime, cut into wedges, for ganish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200˚C).
  • Place the zucchini, green and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, corn, onion, black beans, and the minced garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne powder.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the vegetables.
  • Add salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss with your hands until the vegetables are well-coated.
  • Place the red bell pepper halves, cut side down, on a second baking sheet.
  • Bake the seasoned vegetables for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender. Bake the red bell peppers for 25 minutes, until soft.
  • Transfer the roasted red bell peppers to a medium bowl and cover it with a plate to let them sweat for about 10 minutes, until the peels are easily removed from the flesh.
  • Peel the red bell peppers.
  • Transfer the flesh from the red bell peppers into a blender or food processor.
  • Add the avocado, halved garlic cloves, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
  • Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro, if using.
  • Serve the roasted vegetables on corn tortillas with the sauce and sliced jalapeño, and lime wedges alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Choose thick-cut pork chops for better flavor and juiciness.
  • Make sure the pork chops are seasoned well before cooking.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet to create a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat to prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

These pork chops are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover pork chops. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these Southwest pork chops a try.

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