French Onion Pork Chops
French Onion Pork Chops - thick pork chops smothered in a sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese. A weeknight meal dream come true!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut pork chops
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- 2 large sweet onions thinly sliced
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cup beef broth divided
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
- Season your pork chops evenly with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the olive oil and sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter and let it melt. Add in the onions and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft.
- Add in 1/4 cup of beef broth, and cook for 10-15 more minutes until they are golden brown. Make sure to stir frequently.
- Meanwhile preheat oven to 400º F.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir until it is fully incorporated. Add the remaining broth and dried thyme. Simmer for just a minute, it should start to thicken quickly.
- Add the pork chops back to the pan, covering with the onions.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the pork chops and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pork is cooked to 145º internal temperature.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 706mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
