Southwest Omelet

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Category

breakfast, eggs, omelet, southwest omelet

Servings

1

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

540

When it comes to breakfast, most folks fall into two categories: savory and sweet. Those who favor sweet have their n’oatmeal and waffles, but for anyone on the savory side, the Southwest Omelet is the way to go.

Author:

Primal Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped

• ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

• ½ cup lean ground beef

• ½ avocado, sliced (to serve on the side or add to the omelet)

• 2 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce

• 1 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil

• Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray

• 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Add one tablespoon of avocado oil to a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, spreading evenly with a spatula and pressing down as you go.

2. After a few minutes (when the meat begins to brown), begin to gently flip and move the meat to break it apart and turn it over, allowing the other side to brown.

3. Add the chopped peppers, allowing them to brown with the meat, turning over every few minutes.

4. Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Whisk the eggs together in a bowl.

6. Spray avocado oil on a pan on medium to low heat (using lower heat for longer will result in a fluffier omelet, like the one pictured above). Add the egg mixture to the pan, spreading evenly, following the technique from above.

7. Before folding, add the ground beef and pepper mixture, then gently fold.

8. Remove the omelet from the pan, and drizzle with buffalo sauce and top with fresh cilantro.

Recipe Note

Nutritional Information calculated using Cronometer.

Nutrition

Calories 540, Carbs 12 grams, Fat 43 grams, Protein 28 grams

When it comes to breakfast, most folks fall into two categories: savory and sweet. Those who favor sweet have their n’oatmeal and waffles, but for anyone on the savory side, the Southwest Omelet is the way to go.

Fluffy egg, rich cheese, gently charred roasted veggies, and crumbly meat come together in this Southwest Omelet for the perfect blend of flavor. A drizzle of Buffalo Sauce adds a medium-heat, creamy, peppery kick to the savory omelet that gives this classic egg dish its Southwest flair.

Omelet FAQs

How do you make the perfect egg omelet?

Pour your egg mixture into a pan, spreading the mixture out to the curved edges of the pan with a rubber spatula. As the eggs begin to firm, turn the pan slightly with your wrist. For a two-egg omelet, use a 6- to 8-inch pan; for a three-egg omelet, use a 10-inch pan.

How many calories are in an omelet?

Calories in an individual omelet will vary based on the ingredients you use. This Southwest Omelet comes in at 540 calories. However, if you choose to use egg whites, this same omelet recipe will clock in at about 440 calories.

What is a Denver omelet vs a Western omelet?

For the most part, these two omelets are the same. They tend to include ham, cheese, roasted peppers, and eggs. Our no-dairy Southwest Omelet switches it up with a kicky Buffalo Sauce with cayenne pepper drizzled on top, creamy avocado and savory ground beef.

Is it omelet or omelette?

Grammar and spelling fans might appreciate the answer to this common query. Omelet is the American spelling. While omelette is technically the French spelling, it’s more commonly used in other countries and in Britain. Both are correct, but the spelling might give away the author’s location!

Southwest Omelet Recipe