Spicy Spanish Pork Chops And Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Spanish Pork Chops And Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops (I used 4 big Costco bone-in chops); 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 3/4 cup rice; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel; 1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme; 1 cup v 8 juice; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; 1 small onion, very thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

4 -6 pork chops (I used 4 big Costco bone-in chops)
1/2 cup orzo pasta
3/4 cup rice
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme
1 cup v 8 juice
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 small onion, very thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Sprinkle salt and pepper on pork chops.
3
Brown pork chops in 2 tbl of the butter in a sautee pan.
4
Remove pork chops from pan and set aside.
5
Add remaining 2 tbl of butter to pan.
6
Add orzo and sautee until slightly browned.
7
Add rice to pan, stir and remove from heat.
8
Pour rice on the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.
9
Place pork chops on top of rice.
10
Scatter sliced onions and peppers over the pork chops.
11
Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over pork chops.
12
Cover baking dish with foil.
13
Bake for 50-60 minutes until rice is done.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 pork chops (I used 4 big Costco bone-in chops), 1/2 cup orzo pasta, 3/4 cup rice, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Spicy Spanish Pork Chops And Rice Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Spanish Pork Chops And Rice Casserole

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