Chili Colorado Omelet

Chili: It’s not just for dinner anymore. It’s also a great filling for an omelet, and that’s what this recipe is all about.

A few days ago, I made Chili Colorado, using my Colorado Sauce and some stew beef. I made enough to lots of leftovers, enough that I could enjoy the chili for another dinner, and still have more for this omelet the next night. Since the chili was already done, there wasn’t much to preparing this meal. Let me show you:

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Serves one person per omelet

Ingredients:

2 Eggs
Half and Half
Olive Oil
Chili Colorado (recipe here)
Colorado sauce (recipe here)
Shredded cheese
Sour cream (optional)

Instructions: 

First thing, remove eggs from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature to warm up as you continue preparations. I don’t know why this helps, but it does. There’s science about all of this if you care to research. For me, it’s enough to know that numerous trained chefs have recommended this.

Chop chili meat into small pieces. You’ll be happier with a small dice than you would be with big chunks of meat that require cutting to fit into your mouth. Reheat chopped meat, either on the stove, or in the microwave.

Warm Colorado sauce, either on stove or in microwave.

Crack eggs into bowl. I recommend two eggs per serving, not three. For me, three eggs makes an overly large omelet. Then I feel obligated to eat the whole thing, then end up with that stuffed-to-the-gills feeling. Even for dinner, two eggs is enough, especially when you’re serving side dishes.

Add half and half. I use about a tablespoon per egg, to add creaminess to the taste and texture. If you’re one of those who believes that eggs are best when not messed with, feel free to omit this ingredient. It’s OK. I won’t be offended.

Using a whisk, beat eggs until well blended and fluffy. Don’t be afraid to beat the eggs like they owe you money. The idea is to incorporate as much air as possible into the eggs so they’ll be nice and fluffy.

Heat medium skillet or pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add olive oil and heat. When oil shimmers, swirl pan to coat all cooking surfaces.

Whip eggs one final time, then add to pan. Let cook for a minute so the bottom sets.

Once bottom is set, use a spatula to lift the edge of the eggs and push slight toward the center of the pan. Lift and tilt pan to let uncooked eggs reach the pan’s surface. (Watch the video to see what I mean.) Continue to do this every minute or so until most of the uncooked eggs have been drained of the top.

Add chili meat to one side of the omelet. Top with some reserved Colorado sauce, then cheese.

When omelet is nicely browned on the bottom, you’re ready to serve to a plate. Check to make sure the omelet isn’t stuck to the pan anywhere. If it is, loosen it with your spatula.

Tilt pan over plate to let omelet slide out of pan and onto the plate. Start with the side that has the fillings. Once that half of the omelet is on the plate, lift the pan and flip the other side of the omelet over the top of your fillings. You should now have half-moon shaped omelet lying comfortably on your plate. (Again, watch the video.)

Dress up your omelet by drizzling some Colorado sauce over the top, then sprinkle with cheese.

Add a dollop of sour cream if desired and serve immediately.

You’ll notice this recipe doesn’t use salt or pepper, the two most used spices in the kitchen. That’s because I don’t see the need for them in this recipe. However, if you prefer, you can add a pinch of salt to the eggs when you beat them, or sprinkle a bit over the top when you serve.

Regardless of that, you can see this recipe is not all that hard to prepare. If your new at it, the most difficult part is turning the pan as you cook the eggs, and slipping the omelet onto a plate. But even that isn’t all the difficult if you take your time. With a little practice you’ll breeze right through this.

The next time you prepare Chili Colorado – or any other chili – make extra so you can try this recipe. Then, make sure to come back and leave a comment to tell me how it worked out. Have fun with this one and, as always,

Play with your food!

Lane

Related Recipes:

Colorado Sauce

Authentic Chili Colorado

Trash Pot Chili

Slow Cooker Chili

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