Pork Chops Ole

6 (1/2-inch thick) loin pork chops
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Seasoned salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 envelope taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, combine rice, water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; mix well.

Arrange chops over rice; top with green pepper. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours or until chops are browned and juices run clear. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings