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Kat's Pork Casserole

 

6 pork chops, cut 1 1/2 inches (4cm)thick

3 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons oil

 3 potatoes, thinly sliced or same sized sweet potato, thickly cut

 2 onions, thinly sliced

1 green pepper, sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 lb (500g) tomatoes, chopped

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1 bay leaf

black pepper

4 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 package frozen green beans, Brussels sprouts or chopped spinach, cooked

Rub the pork chops with 2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat the bottom of a casserole dish with the oil. Arrange the potatoes on the bottom. Season with a little salt. Spread the vegetables over them. Spread half the onions over vegetables and sprinkle on 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the chops over the onions, and cover with remaining onions, the green pepper, garlic, tomatoes ,thyme, bay leaf, parsley and remaining salt and pepper. Cover tightly and bake in a 375F (190C) oven for 1 1/2 hrs or until chops are tender. Remove the bay leaf.

 

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