Oven baked 4-ingredient pork chops with creamed chipped beef is the kind of old-fashioned supper that turns a small pantry into a meal that feels generous and deeply comforting. This budget-friendly casserole-style dish leans on a simple can of creamy soup and chipped beef to make a rich gravy that bakes right over the pork chops, keeping them tender while stretching a handful of ingredients into a family dinner with plenty of homestyle flavor.
This dish is especially good with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed white rice so there is something to catch every bit of the creamy chipped beef gravy. For vegetables, I like simple green beans, sweet peas, or glazed carrots on the side, and a pan of warm biscuits or sandwich bread makes the meal feel even more like a Sunday supper.
Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Pork Chops with Creamed Chipped Beef
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients
6 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 (2.5-ounce) jar dried chipped beef, roughly chopped
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or vintage casserole dish.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed soup and milk until smooth, then fold in the chopped chipped beef.
3. Arrange the pork chops in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
4. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork chops, covering the tops as much as possible.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes more, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and lightly browned around the edges.
6. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving, then spoon plenty of the gravy over each pork chop.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: If your family is unsure about the texture of chipped beef, chop it very finely so it melts more into the gravy. You can also use fewer pieces in the sauce for a milder flavor while still keeping that old-fashioned savory taste.
Use a different soup: Cream of chicken or cream of celery both work well here if that is what you have in the pantry. The overall dish will stay cozy and creamy, just with a slightly different background flavor.
Keep pork chops tender: Thicker chops usually stay juicier in the oven than very thin ones. If your chops are thin, check them a little early so they do not overbake and turn dry.
Make it a fuller meal: You can tuck sliced onions or a layer of thinly sliced potatoes under the pork chops before adding the gravy. That little trick stretches the dish even further and makes it especially nice for a hearty family supper.
Salt carefully: Dried chipped beef is naturally salty, so most families will not need extra salt in this recipe. Taste the gravy after baking and season only if needed, adding a little black pepper at the table if you like.