Pork Chop Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 pork chops
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
dash of pepper
3/4 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
3 1/2 c. tomatoes
2 oz. sharp American cheese, shredded (1/2 c.)

Preparation

Trim excess fat from chops.
Slowly brown chops in melted shortening about 15 to 20 minutes; drain off excess fat.
Combine salt, chili powder and pepper.
Sprinkle over meat.
Add rice, onion and chopped green pepper.
Pour tomatoes over.
Cover and cook over low heat 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add green pepper and cook 5 minutes or until meat is tender.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 5 servings.