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Navy Bean Gravy Smothered Pork Chops

A perfect complement to lightly seasoned pork chops, navy beans come together with onion and garlic to make a thick, savory gravy that’s rich in both flavor and nutrition. Serve with cooked asparagus and parmesan cheese to for a simple but delicious dinner.

  • Prep Time

    5 Mins

  • Cook Time

    25 Mins

  • Serves

    4

Pork chops covered in navy bean gravy on a blue plate with asparagus

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Ingredients

Serves: 4
  • Navy Bean Gravy Smothered Pork Chops
  • 1 15.5oz can Bush’s® Navy Beans
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Cooked asparagus, for serving
  • Parmesan, for serving

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    BLEND

    Combine Bush’s® Navy Beans, onion, garlic, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender and blend until the mixture is almost smooth.

    • Bush's® Navy Beans

    • Onion

    • Garlic

    • Soy Sauce

    • Butter

    • Salt & Pepper

  2. 2
    SIMMER

    Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until it is slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.

    • 3
      COOK

      While the bean gravy is cooking, season both sides of the pork chops with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Melt remaining butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and thyme and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

      • Pork Chops

      • Salt & Pepper

      • Butter

      • Thyme

    • 4
      SERVE

      Serve the pork chops smothered with Navy Bean Gravy, cooked asparagus and parmesan, as desired.

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