Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs. pork chops, 4-6 chops
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, or 4 cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 Tbsp. red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on each side.
- Sear each side of the pork chops for about 2 minutes until browned.
- In a slow cooker, combine crushed and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
- Add the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, and bell peppers into the slow cooker.
- Nestle the seared pork chops into the sauce and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.
- Serve with your choice of side and enjoy.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
Letting the dish sit for a few minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg