Smothered Pork Chops

== Ingredients ==
* 4 lean pork chops, approx. 1/2" thick
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 large onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 8 oz mushrooms, fresh (optional)
* 1 green pepper, finely chopped
* 1 cup milk
* 1 can condensed Cream of Mushroom soup (optional)
* Tony's to taste
* chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
== Directions ==
# Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet
# Remove any large pieces of fat from the pork chops and pat dry
# When skillet is hot, add pork chops. Sauté on medium heat until lightly browned on one side; turn and brown the other side
# While pork chops are cooking, coarsely chop the onion
# Remove mushroom stems and chop; slice the caps thinly
# Remove pork chops to a plate, keep warm. If your priority is a lowered-fat diet, drain off some, but not all of the oil and discard
# Add chopped onions, green pepper and mushrooms sautéing while stirring until tender
# Sauté for 1 minute more
# Add about 1/3 cup of milk; stir, scraping to loosen any tasty bits
# Add the concentrated mushroom soup and mix, then add the rest of the milk, stirring to combine
# When the sauce is heated through, add pork chops back into the skillet
# Add any juices that have drained onto the plate
# Spoon some sauce over the chops, pushing them down to bury them
# Turn heat very low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
# Garnish with parsley if desired
Excellent served with white rice, egg noodles or smothered potatoes
Category:Healthy Main Dishes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Pork Recipes