Savory Pork Chops with Wild Rice
A delicious and hearty meal featuring tender pork chops served over a bed of flavorful wild rice and savory vegetables, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| 1 | cooked wild rice |
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| 4 | pork chops |
| 3 | tablespoons oil |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1 | dash cayenne pepper |
| 3⁄4 | cup chopped celery |
| 3⁄4 | cup chopped onion |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped bell pepper |
| 1 | tablespoon minced garlic |
| 1⁄2 | lb sliced mushrooms |
| 2 | beef bouillon cubes |
| 1⁄4 | cup water |
| 0.67 | cup heavy cream |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2. | Season the pork chops with a blend of your favorite seasonings. |
| 3. | In a heavy skillet or pan, heat oil and sear the pork chops until well-browned, while preserving the flavorful drippings. |
| 4. | Add all the chopped vegetables to the reserved drippings in the pot and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring to scrape and incorporate all the flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot. |
| 5. | Introduce the beef bouillon cubes to the pot, crush them, and stir until fully dissolved. |
| 6. | Pour in 1/4 cup of water, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. |
| 7. | Grease a 9x13 baking pan to prepare for the casserole. |
| 8. | Spread the cooked wild rice evenly in the pan, followed by a layer of the sautéed vegetables. |
| 9. | Arrange the seared pork chops on top of the vegetable and rice mixture. |
| 10. | Drizzle the heavy cream around the edges of the casserole. |
| 11. | Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. |
| 12. | Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until the pork chops are cooked through and the casserole is golden brown. |
| 13. | Serve hot and enjoy this comforting and satisfying dish with your loved ones. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 491.3 kcal |
| Protein | 26.1 g |
| Fat | 39.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 3.4 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița