Basic Western Omelet

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup onions, small diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, small diced
  • 1/2 cup ham, cooked and diced

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl whisk together the milk and eggs until frothy.
  2. 2
    In a large non-stick pan, melt one tablespoon of butter.
  3. 3
    Add half of the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring until translucent.
  4. 4
    Add half of the ham and cook for one more minute, stirring.
  5. 5
    Add another piece of butter and swirl around pan to melt.
  6. 6
    Add half of the beaten eggs, and swirl around pan to form a large circle.
  7. 7
    Turn heat to medium low and cover with a lid for about 2 minutes, check that your edges are not browning, if so remove the pan from the heat and lower the heat.
  8. 8
    Once the eggs are solid and cooked almost through, flip the entire circle and cook for one more minute.
  9. 9
    Roll or fold the omelet onto a plate and serve.
  10. 10
    Repeat the above steps for the second omelet.

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