Tomato Pepper Chops For 2 Recipes

TOMATO CHOPS II

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and bell pepper in oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in flour. Place pork chops in hot skillet and brown on both sides.
• Return onions and peppers to pork chops in skillet. Pour in tomato sauce; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 or 20 minutes, until pork chops are fully cooked. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

TOMATO CHOPS I

Steps:

• Season pork chops with garlic salt to taste. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chops and brown in oil for about 4 to 6 minutes each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, saute onion and celery until translucent. Add tomato paste and heat through, stirring, until liquid is bubbling. Add tomato sauce and heat through, stirring, until bubbling. Add water to thin sauce. Return chops to skillet, reduce heat to very low and let simmer until meat is very tender and sauce thickens (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours), adding water as needed.

PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown pork chops in butter on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Layer with onion, green pepper and tomato. Sprinkle with basil, thyme and additional pepper. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet. Brown the chops on both sides and remove to a plate.
• Pour 1/4 cup of white wine into the pan and stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Add the onions and garlic and stir until the onions become translucent. Add green peppers, tomatoes, basil, thyme, vinegar and the rest of the wine. Cook for two minutes over medium heat so the flavors combine.
• Return the chops and any residual juice from the chops into the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chops so they're partially covered. Bring to boil then reduce the heat to low.
• Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. If the sauce appears to liquidy, remove the cover for the last 10 minutes.

TOMATO-PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place peppers directly over a gas-stove burner on high heat. As each section turns puffy and black, turn with tongs to prevent overcooking. (Or place peppers on a baking pan; broil in oven, turning as each side becomes charred.) Transfer to a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let sweat until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Transfer to work surface. Peel off blackened skin; discard. Halve; discard seeds. Roughly chop flesh; set aside.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, stock, oregano, and peppers. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve. The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen up to 1 month.

STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a bowl, combine beef, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, 2 tablespoons cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Stuff the peppers; place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATO AND CREAM

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from the chops and dredge with flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat butter in a large, deep skillet and brown chops on both sides. Place onions on top of chops, cover skillet securely and cook over very low heat for 1 1/2 hours, or until very tender but not falling off the bone.
• Remove chops to a deep serving platter. Add tomato puree and cream to onions in skillet and boil, uncovered, until the mixture has a saucelike consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with mashed potatoes.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with a rack in upper third. Gently squeeze some of tomatoes to release juices; toss with bell peppers, red-pepper flakes, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle chops with oil, season, and place atop tomato-pepper mixture. Broil 4 minutes. Flip chops and continue broiling until browned in places and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (not touching bones) registers 140°F, about 6 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together panko, cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly over chops. Return to oven and broil until crisp and golden, about 1 minute. Serve, sprinkled with parsley and more red-pepper flakes.

TOMATO PEPPER CHOPS FOR 2

Steps:

• Season pork chops with salt and pepper and brown in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add salad dressing and pepper sauce to pan.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.