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ihop colorado omelette

Colorado Omelette Recipe

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 3 oz (85g) lean ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced small
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced small
  • 1 tsp neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tsp neutral oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 3 oz ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook for 3 minutes until no pink remains. Add the 1/4 cup green bell pepper, 1/4 cup white onion, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until the vegetables soften and the pan is dry. Transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Whisk the 3 eggs, 2 tbsp whole milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl for 30 seconds until foamy and uniform.
  3. Wipe out the skillet and melt 1 tsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture. After 20 seconds, push cooked edges toward the center while tilting the pan. Continue for 1 to 2 minutes until the top is barely set and just glossy.
  4. Spoon the beef filling onto one half of the omelette and scatter 1/4 cup Colby Jack cheese over it. Wait 30 seconds for the cheese to begin melting, then fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a plate.
  5. Top with 2 tbsp sour cream and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and serve immediately.

Notes

You can make the beef and vegetable filling up to a day ahead and refrigerate it — just reheat before filling the omelette. If your pan is older and prone to sticking, increase the butter to 1.5 tsp so the egg releases cleanly. The omelette is best eaten right away, as it loses texture quickly once cooled.