Tortang Beef Giniling / Filipino Beef and Potato Omelet
For my version of eating breakfast for dinner, I bring you simple yet flavorful and satisfying tortang beef giniling or beef omelet. While this dish has lots of variations I like this one the best as I feel like this version offers the perfect balance of protein-packed ground beef, diced potatoes, aromatic onions, and a touch of garlic, all enveloped in a golden omelet. I love omelets, I love burgers and I certainly definitely love hashbrowns so this recipe hits all those spots in one go. It’s like enjoying a breakfast burger and hash browns all in one delicious bite! That’s why traditionally this is a breakfast dish paired with garlic rice and the beloved banana ketchup in the Philippines.
Torta is the Filipino term for omelet, and it’s basically just the combination of various ingredients with egg and we like it best with beef, pork or eggplant!
What I also like about this dish is its versatility. I often prepare a batch, as it is a convenient dish to pack for lunch to bring to work the next day. And the best part? Despite the mouth watering aromas, nobody in the office complains about me stinking up the whole workplace when I heat it in the microwave!
Tortang Beef Giniling / Filipino Beef and Potato Omelet
Course: Breakfast, Entree6
servings5
minutes30
minutes300
kcalIngredients
1 lb ground beef
1 large potato, diced
1 small onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp onion powder
5 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Neutral Oil for frying
Directions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft for about 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and sauté until browned for about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes into the pan and season the mixture with salt, pepper, and ¼ tsp onion powder. Continue sautéing for about 3-5 minutes until the potatoes and beef are cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the cooked mixture to a bowl, allowing it to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the cooled mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Clean the skillet you used by wiping it off. Heat oil in the skillet and spoon about ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan, flattening it to form a patty. Cook as many patties as your skillet allows but make sure not to over crowd so you don’t have trouble flipping the patties.
- Cook the omelet over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes on one side, then carefully flip it and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until both sides turn golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked omelet to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil, or use a drying cookie rack for better air circulation.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts: Calories: 200-230 calories per serving, Total Fat: 12-15 grams, Saturated Fat: 4-6 grams, Trans Fat: 0.3 grams, Cholesterol: 145-170 milligrams, Sodium: 230-270 milligrams, Total Carbohydrates: 10-13 grams, Dietary Fiber: 1-2 grams, Sugars: 1 gram, Protein: 12-15 grams
- Please note that these nutrition facts are estimates and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and quantities used. It’s always a good idea to calculate the nutrition facts based on the specific products and brands you use for a more accurate representation.
