Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs. pork chops, 4-6 chops
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, or 4 cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 Tbsp. red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear each chop for about 2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place crushed and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker.
- Mix in all the seasonings thoroughly.
- Add the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, and bell peppers into the sauce.
- Nestle the seared pork chops into the sauce and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.
- Serve with your choice of starch and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for a more intense flavor if desired.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables based on your preference.
This dish pairs nicely with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop and vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg