Pork Chops Italiano

Name: Pork Chops Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4.5g Olive Oil; 140g Mushrooms; 900g Pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw; 160g Yellow Onion; 6g Garlic, raw; 411g Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced; 0.5g Oregano; 3g Salt; 0.57g Spices, pepper, black; 118.5g Water; 984g Bell Peppers

Pork chops, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes are simmered in a savory sauce in this easy recipe that brings tons of Italian flavor to the table.

6 servings · 455g/servingPrep: 15 minCook: 1h 10mTotal: 1h 25mItalianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

Olive Oil4.5g≈ 1 teaspoon
Mushrooms140g≈ 1.5 × 1 cup whole
Pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw900g
Yellow Onion160g≈ 1 cup chopped
Garlic, raw6g≈ 2 cloves
Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced411g
Oregano0.5g≈ 0.5 × 1 teaspoon dried
Salt3g≈ 1/2 teaspoon
Spices, pepper, black0.57g≈ 5.75 × dash
Water118.5g≈ 1/2 cup
Bell Peppers984g≈ 6 × 1 large

Estimated Cost

Olive Oil (4.5g)$0.06
Mushrooms (140g)$1.23
Pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw (900g)—
Yellow Onion (160g)$0.35
Garlic, raw (6g)$0.16
Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced (411g)—
Oregano (0.5g)$0.07
Salt (3g)$0.00
Spices, pepper, black (0.57g)$0.03
Water (118.5g)—
Bell Peppers (984g)$11.46

Total (6 servings)$13.36(~$2.23/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 8 of 11 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

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1. Warm 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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2. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
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3. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet and heat over medium.
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4. Place each pork chop in the oil and cook 3.5 to 5 minutes per side until the surface browns. Transfer to a plate.
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5. Pour off most of the oil, keeping about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
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6. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
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7. Add the tomatoes and their juice, then stir in the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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8. Return the pork chops to the skillet, lower the heat, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes until the meat is tender and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature reaches 145°F. If the mixture seems dry, pour in the water.
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9. Lay one green pepper slice on each pork chop and add the reserved mushrooms to the pan.
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10. Continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes until the peppers become tender.
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11. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 6 servings · USDA data

Calories263

Protein36g

Carbs17g

Fat7g

Fiber3g

Sodium346mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.