4 chops (pork, lamb, beef), 1/2 inch thick
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 (8 oz.) or 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. reg. uncooked rice
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed (optional)

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Brown in oil in skillet. Remove chops. Brown onion and celery in same skillet; add water, sugar, salt, and 1 cup tomato sauce. Bring to boil. Stir in rice. Place chops in rice mixture; cover tightly and simmer 30 minutes. Add peas and pour on remaining tomato sauce. Cover and simmer 15 more minutes.