Western Pork Chops

Juicy, tender, and bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, these Western Pork Chops are a weeknight dinner hero you’ll crave again and again. Featuring seared bone-in pork chops simmered to perfection in a rich, savory sauce made with diced tomatoes, smoky paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, this recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a hearty, flavor-packed meal. Sautéed onions and bell peppers add sweetness and depth to the dish, while the slow simmer ensures the chops stay irresistibly moist. Ready in under an hour, these pork chops pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to soak up every luscious drop of the sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this one-skillet recipe is comfort food done right!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Sear the pork chops in the skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove them and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, flipping the pork chops halfway through.

Step 9

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.

Step 10

Serve the pork chops hot with generous spoonfuls of the sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or your preferred side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	525.3

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.3g
Cholesterol 8.2mg	0%
Sodium 4022.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 225.3mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1657.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 27.9%