Seared Pork Chops with Mushroom-Beer Sauce

Okie dokie!! Nothing fancy today, had to really watch the grocery budget this week. Things are TIGHT!!! So, I had some pork chops in the freezer. And I made my meal around what I already had, and then just picked up odds and ends. It's a great way to save money. Especially if you can buy meat in larger packs, and separate them at home and freeze!! Great money saver!! In fact the only thing I spent money on for this meal was the fresh mushrooms, I had everything else on hand.. Which is good for the wallet, and tummy!! Oh, and this meal is actually really healthy!! Imagine that?!? LOL!

Seared Pork Chops with Mushroom-Beer Sauce:

4 Boneless pork loin chops
2TB flour
1TB butter
1TB olive oil
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 sm onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can or bottle of beer
1tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Salt and pepper both sides of your pork chops. In a plate mix the flour and some salt, pepper, and thyme. Lightly bread the pork chops in the flour mixture. Melt the butter and oil, in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops on both sides until golden brown. Remove. Add in the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and thyme. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the pork chops back in, with the beer. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Simmer for at least 12-15 minutes.(until tender) Remove chops, season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. If sauce is not thick enough, in a small bowl mix 1TB cornstarch with 1/4c cold water. mix well. Stir into the sauce, and simmer until thickened. I served this on a bed of spinach, or you could also serve with mashed potatoes, or noodles.