Ah, Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy—a classic comfort food meal! 🍲🥩 The pork chops cook in a rich, savory gravy with tender potatoes and optional veggies, making it a complete, hearty dish. Here’s a full recipe using your ingredients:
Ingredients
- 6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 medium onion, sliced (adds flavor to gravy)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging and thickening)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Chops:
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Lightly dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
- Brown the Pork Chops:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat.
- Brown pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies:
- In the same skillet, add onions, bell pepper (if using), and garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Make the Gravy:
- Sprinkle a bit more flour (about 2 tbsp) over the veggies and stir to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the broth, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return pork chops to the skillet.
- Add potato chunks, ensuring they are mostly submerged in gravy.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–35 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through (145°F / 63°C internal temperature) and potatoes are tender.
- Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve hot with the rich gravy poured over pork chops and potatoes.
Tips & Variations
- Extra Creamy Gravy: Stir in 1/4 cup cream or milk at the end.
- Vegetable Add-Ons: Carrots or peas can be added in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Make it in the Oven: Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes instead of stovetop.
💡 Serving idea: This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the gravy, or a side of green beans for some extra color and crunch.
If you want, I can also make a one-pot slow-cooker version of this smothered pork chops recipe—so it practically cooks itself while staying super tender.
Do you want me to do that?
