Omelets mexicana

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
1smallOnion; diced
1teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonDried oregano; crumbled
1teaspoonGarlic salt
½Green bell pepper; diced
½Red bell pepper; diced
½cupPrepared hot or mild salsa
16Eggs
8tablespoonsVegetable oil; (about)
2⅔cupGrated cheddar
Sour cream

Directions

Cook beef and onion in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Pour off drippings. Add next 4 ingredients and cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in bell peppers and salsa. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)

Whisk 2 eggs until well blended. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into skillet. Using spatula, lift edges of eggs as they cook, letting uncooked part run underneath until omelet is set. Spoon ½ cup meat filling over half of omelet. Sprinkle ⅓ cup cheese over. Slide out onto plate, folding omelet over filling. Keep warm, Repeat process for remaining 7 omelets, adding more oil to skillet as necessary. Top each with a dollop of sour cream.

Serves 8.

Bon Appetit November 1990

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