A beautifully plated Filipino Tortang Giniling, featuring a golden egg mixture cooked with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and melted Colby cheese. The dish is garnished with fresh tomato slices and served in a rustic cast-iron skillet. It is presented on a warm wooden table with small bowls of spices, highlighted by natural light to showcase its vibrant colors and appetizing textures.

Filipino Tortang Giniling Delight

A Filipino-style omelet with ground beef, creamy eggs, and melted cheese—perfect for any meal!
Portions:3
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon lard
  • pound ground beef
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • cup double cream
  • ½ 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 / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice
Pair with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a refreshing iced tea.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 543 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4 g | Protein: 48.3 g | Fat: 34.7 g | Fiber: 1.7 g | Sugar: 4.4 g | Salt: 850 mg
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Course Airfryer / Beef / Eggs / Main Dish
Cuisine Philippines
Diets Flexitarian