Best 7 Ciao Bella Mexicali Pork Chops Recipes

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**Unveil the Culinary Symphony of Ciao Bella Mexicali Pork Chops: A Flavorful Fusion of Italian and Mexican Delights**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Italy and Mexico in the delectable dish of Ciao Bella Mexicali Pork Chops. This tantalizing creation showcases succulent pork chops enveloped in a zesty marinade, grilled to perfection and complemented by a medley of tantalizing toppings. The aromatic fusion of Italian herbs and Mexican spices dances on your palate, while the contrasting textures of crispy pork and tender toppings create a symphony of flavors and textures. Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary dish, sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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- **Mexican Corn and Black Bean Salsa:** Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican flavors with this zesty salsa, featuring a lively combination of sweet corn, tender black beans, and a medley of fresh herbs and spices. Serve it as a vibrant accompaniment to your pork chops, adding a burst of color and freshness to each bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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Unusual but delicious way to serve pork chops. Colorful, quick and easy! Serve over steamed rice, if desired, or just as it is.

Provided by DAVERINO

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup whole kernel corn
4 thick cut butterflied pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn and saute for 5 more minutes. Pour this mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Melt the remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and saute for 2 minutes per side, then place the chops in the baking dish over the vegetable mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 594.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CIAO BELLA MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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A lovely prepare-ahead meal! The Crew and I ate up the hearty flavors and mildly spicy kick. (Would be great for a potluck!)

Provided by Anna Sciancalepore Antoniello

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 pork chops, 1 inch thick
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 15 oz cans of diced tomotoes plain, or mexican flavor
8 oz frozen or canned corn (drained)
1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c rice, white or brown
1 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained
1 tsp chili powder
a few dashes of hot sauce, optional
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a large skillet heat oil and brown pork chops on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • 3. Drain excess fat from skillet and in the same pan add undrained tomatoes, corn, beans, rice, green chiles, chili powder and hot sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Place in a 9" X 13" baking dish. Arrange pork chops on top season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more or until rice is tender and pork is no longer pink.

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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"We enjoy Mexican Pork Chops over rice to catch the spicy sauce," says Nancy Negvesky of Somerville, New Jersey. "You can use mild, medium or hot salsa. If the pork chops are too spicy hot, you can eliminate the cumin-chili powder rub."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each )
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cumin and chili powder; rub over both sides of pork. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides over medium heat. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cocoa and cinnamon; pour over pork. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, stirring sauce occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Easy and delicious. Tender pork chops in the best Mexican rice. A perfect weeknight meal.

Provided by cccindy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup picante sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning mix
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set chops aside.
  • Mix the water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay the chops into the rice mixture, and top with the green bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink inside and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Return to the oven, and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 936.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PIZZAIOLA CHOPS



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My favorite cousin shared this recipe, and I tweaked it for our family. Taste as you go, and try the Italian trick of sprinkling on some oregano to give it that extra something. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1-1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Brown chops on both sides. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, yellow pepper and red pepper; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, oregano, garlic and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes., Return chops to pan. Cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 5-7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Mexicali Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 chops, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion (sliced)
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
salt and pepper
4 lean pork chops

Steps:

  • In heavy 12 inch skillet cook butter,onion and peppers about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, corn and marjoram and cook on high 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
  • In same skillet brown chops.
  • Turn down heat.
  • Return veg.
  • mix, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Mexicali Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Calicat

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless pork loin chops
oil, for browning
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chops with taco seasoning.
  • Use a meat mallet to pound the seasoning into the meat if desired.
  • Brown chops in a little oil on both sides over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until very tender.
  • Remove chops to serving platter.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Pour remaining sauce over all.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use thick-cut pork chops. At least 1-inch thick.
  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, pound them to an even thickness before cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the pork chops. Sear them in batches if necessary.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness. 145°F for medium-rare, 155°F for medium, or 165°F for well-done.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.

Conclusion:

Ciao Bella Mexicali Pork Chops are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of spices, lime juice, and tequila gives the pork chops a unique and delicious flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or a salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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