Sombrero Beef Omelet

We are warming up this week with a bit of extra spice…put on the sombrero and move toward a little Mexican flare! Keep in mind—great taste and complete enjoyment of every meal is our ultimate goal for every one of our creations. This week we clap, twirl, shout and savor the variety of seasonings in our beef preparation for our tantalizing Sombrero Beef Omelet…Olé!

Ingredients (serves 2):
• 1 lb. hormone-free, ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 – 2 grinds Himalayan salt (to taste)
• Always dare to add additional seasonings to
your liking!!

Brown ground beef. Drain meat and put into a bowl for mixing…add remaining 8 ingredients listed above

• Spray olive or coconut oil
• 1/4 yellow onion finely chopped
• 1/4 red bell pepper
• Large handful of chopped fresh spinach leaves
• 4 tsp. non-fat cottage cheese
• 4 to ? large egg whites – whisked
• Divide seasoned beef into two parts for two omelets
• Italian parsley for garnish

Spritz ceramic skillet with spray oil, add the onions, bell pepper and spinach to skillet and sautéed until all is tender and spinach is wilted as desired. Drain excess liquid from the skillet and divide mixture into two parts with the seasoned beef

Add egg whites to each mixture and stir. Pour first mixture into medium-heated skillet and cover with a lid in order for top of omelet to cook to avoid having to turn it over.