Description
Sicilian Pork Chops feature warm, sun-soaked flavors with a rustic, herb-forward dish brightened by lemon, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef chops (1 inch thick)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Beef: Coat beef chops with marinade and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Sear the Beef Chops: Cook beef chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and 135°F internal temperature.
- Add Tomatoes and Olives: Stir in cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let beef rest for 5 minutes, then serve topped with tomato and olive mixture.
Notes
For moist chops, monitor internal temperature and rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pork chops, Sicilian recipe, Mediterranean cooking, weeknight dinner