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Tortang Giniling Recipe

Tortang Giniling is a type of Filipino omelet wherein ground meat (beef and pork being the most common) is sautéed with vegetables such as garlic, onions, and tomatoes then mixed directly with beaten eggs.

Unlike traditional omelets where eggs are folded around meats, cheeses, and vegetables; this recipe suggests cooked ground meat to be mixed in the beaten egg mixture before frying. A typical breakfast food, Tortang Giniling is best served with garlic fried rice and banana ketchup. Aside from being a breakfast food, this can also serve as your child’s packed lunch meal at school or your lunch at work – especially when you are always on the go.

I like this dish for three simple reasons: it is easy to prepare, economical (low cost), and delicious.

The only challenge that you might face is flipping the omelet. Since this covers the entire pan, it is quite challenging to flip everything and ensuring that the omelet lands in one piece. If you are having the same issue, try getting a similar sized pan or plate then transfer the omelet there (cooked part facing down). A spatula will be extra helpful to assist you in bringing the uncooked part of the egg back in the hot pan; you may also divide the ingredients into serving sizes and cook each one after the other; through this, flipping the omelet should come with ease.

I know that you have your own versions of this dish. Can you tell us how you do it? We love to learn new cooking styles and techniques. We hope to hear from you soon.

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By: Vanjo Merano 9 Comments Updated: 8/18/20

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Tortang Giniling or Ground Meat Omelet is a type of Filipino omelet wherein ground meat (beef and pork being the most common) is sautéed with vegetables such as garlic, onions, and tomatoes then mixed directly with beaten eggs.

Tortang Giniling

Unlike traditional omelets where eggs are folded around meats, cheeses, and vegetables; this recipe suggests cooked ground meat to be mixed in the beaten egg mixture before frying. A typical breakfast food, Tortang Giniling is best served with garlic fried rice and banana ketchup. Aside from being a breakfast food, this can also serve as your child’s packed lunch meal at school or your lunch at work especially when you are always on the go.

I like this dish for three simple reasons: it is easy to prepare, economical, and delicious.

The only challenge that you might face is flipping the omelet. Since this covers the entire pan, it is quite challenging to flip everything and ensuring that the omelet lands in one piece. If you are having the same issue, try getting a similar sized pan or plate then transfer the omelet there, cooked part facing down. A spatula will be extra helpful to assist you in bringing the uncooked part of the egg back in the hot pan; you may also divide the ingredients into serving sizes and cook each one after the other; through this, flipping the omelet should come with ease.

I know that you have your own versions of this dish. Can you tell us how you do it? We love to learn new cooking styles and techniques. We hope to hear from you soon.

Try this Tortang Giniling or Ground Meat Omelet recipe and let me know what you think.

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag us on Instagram at @panlasangpinoy or hashtag #panlasangpinoy so we can see your creations!

Tortang Giniling Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. ground pork or beef
  • 6 pieces raw eggs
  • 1 medium-sized onion diced
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes diced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper minced
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Heat a frying pan or wok and pour-in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • When the oil is hot enough, sauté the onion, garlic, and tomato.
  • Add the ground meat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Put-in the bell peppers and green peas. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper then stir to distribute. Transfer to a large bowl. Let it cool down.
  • When the cooked ground meat reaches room temperature, beat the eggs and pour into the bowl same bowl. Stir to distribute all the ingredients.
  • Heat a clean non-stick pan. Add the remaining cooking oil.
  • Scoop 1/3 of the egg and pork mixture to the pan.
  • Cook each side for 3 minutes or until you see that the eggs are fully cooked. Avoid overcooking the eggs. Do the same step until the mixture is consumed.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Serve with banana ketchup. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 6g
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  1. Martha Preston says

    Posted on 3/20/22 at 6:19 pm

    My caregiver just made this! It was very tasty. Not sure what to serve on the side?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 3/25/22 at 12:59 pm

      Hello Martha! This is usually eaten with white rice. You can also make sandwich with it.

      Reply
  2. conrad says

    Posted on 5/11/11 at 10:52 pm

    try adding some green peas, capcicum, diced carrots, potato and spinach and you might wanna try some riccota cheese on it!!!! tasty and healthy!!

    Reply
  3. virgie says

    Posted on 2/10/11 at 9:16 am

    yummy, mas ok if u add cornstarch or flour sa egg and mix all ingredients then fried in a small portion parang burger size..

    Reply
  4. rowena says

    Posted on 1/23/11 at 7:48 pm

    THANKS PO KUYA DAMI KO NATUTUHAN SA MGA RECIPES NYO MORE POWER PO!!!!!

    Reply
  5. ben says

    Posted on 9/21/10 at 6:12 pm

    Instead of cooking a large pie, I cook several pies (like pancakes). This way, I can always put the uneaten portions and heat it up later. Note: There’s just 2 of us in the house.
    I also add breadcrumbs so it’s not easily broken up.

    Reply
    • Winnie says

      Posted on 3/6/11 at 1:00 pm

      I did the same using 2 pancake molds that you could buy at Cost Plus. My family loved it and they said it look really neat. Definitely, would like to cook this again. I did something different on cooking the meat though. Cook the ground beef first until brown then drain, to get rid of fat. Then follow Banjo’s cooking intruction. Thank you, Panlasang Pinoy, you’re a treasure…..

      Reply
  6. ben says

    Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:00 pm

    I try and add breadcrumbs to this -- it helps the torta from breaking up.

    Reply
  7. ofelia says

    Posted on 7/2/10 at 2:10 am

    thanks a lot for posting recipes,i love cooking and i learn a lot here..more power…

    Reply

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