A Filipino-style omelet with ground beef, creamy eggs, and melted cheese—perfect for any meal!
Filipino Tortang Giniling Delight
A Filipino-style omelet with ground beef, creamy eggs, and melted cheese—perfect for any meal!
Equipment
- cast-iron skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lard
- 2/3 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup double cream
- 1/2 cup Colby cheese shredded
- 1 tomato sliced
Instructions
- Melt the lard in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 4 minutes, crumbling with a spatula, until no longer pink.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to a baking pan.
- Add the chili powder, ground bay leaf, ground pepper, sea salt, and chopped bell peppers.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and double cream.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and peppers in the baking pan.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 355°F.
- Place the pan in the Air Fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Top with shredded Colby cheese and tomato slices.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the eggs are golden and the cheese has melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a refreshing iced tea.
Nutrition values
Calories: 543 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4 g | Protein: 48.3 g | Fat: 34.7 g | Sugar: 4.4 g