smothered chops with gravy and rice

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Dec 2, 2012

This was a spare of the moment idea for cooking lunch today. Low maintenance but totally delicious and satisfying!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds boneless pork chops
  • 1 cup long grain and wild rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup grated carrots, divided in half
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped, divided in half
  • 1 small onion, chopped and divided in half
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • - mrs. dash original blend
  • 3-4 cups chicken broth, low salt
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 cup flour

How To Make smothered chops with gravy and rice

  • Step 1
    PORK CHOPS: In an oven proof skillet add about 1/4c canola oil and heat. Season chops with Mrs. Dash then lightly brown on both sides. Add 1/2 c of chopped onions, 1/2 c chopped celery and 1/2 c shredded carrots on top of chops. Add 1-2 c of chicken broth, depending on how many chops you have. You want the chops almost covered with broth. Cover and bake on 400° for about 45 min. Remove from oven and move chops to one side of pan, add flour into broth and stir well to make a gravy, mix chops back in with gravy.
  • Step 2
    RICE: Add 4 tbs of butter to sauce pan and melt. Add 1/2 c of shredded carrots, 1/2 c of chopped celery and 1/2 c chopped onions. Simmer for about 10 min. till they start to become tender.
  • Step 3
    Add 1 c of long grain and wild rice and 2 c. of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then return to simmer and cook with lid on for 45-55 min. till tender.
  • Step 4
    Serve a helping of rice with some pork chops and gravy on top.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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