Wow, I turned leftovers into a Spanish omelet a/k/a a Spanish tortilla and it was scrumptious. If you have more people to feed you can double the eggs I used and toss in another potato as the dish will be much the same. I didn't want to eat leftovers of my leftovers so only used one potato and 4 eggs. The dish is fast and easy ... cooked and baked in a single 10 1/2" cast iron skillet. Here's what you do:
Spanish Tortilla
Drizzle of olive oil
small onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 large potato, sliced thin (I didn't peel mine.)
1 large fresh mushroom, sliced
1/4 cup red and green peppers
1/2 Jalapeno pepper, minced
1 cup beef, diced (I had leftover top-round beef, you can also use ham or sausage or chicken.)
1/2 cup of butternut squash, cooked and cubed
4 eggs
Cajun seasoning to taste
A sprinkle of Herbs de Provence
Directions
1) Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet. Brown the potatoes, onion, celery, and mushroom.
2) While they are browning toss in the red and green peppers and minced jalapeno pepper, if using, to let them grill a tad.
3) Add the beef (or ham or chicken or sausage) distributing it evenly in the pan.
4) Lay in the cooked butternut squash (or another leftover vegetable).
5) After the meat and vegetables warm a bit and the potatoes and onions are brown, crack and scramble 4 eggs in a separate bowl then pour them over the other ingredients in the pan. Salt and pepper and spice the dish as you like it.
6) Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. The potatoes will need the baking to get tender. Remove from the oven and flip it over into a serving plate. Cut into wedges.
What a great one-pan meal when you don't have the time to let pizza dough rise. Likewise, a Spanish Tortilla is less work than making a quiche.
I love how versatile the dish is! After you grill the onions and potatoes in a little olive oil you can add nearly any vegetable (carrots, asparagus, etc.) or meat (ham, sausage, chicken, etc.) to it. Or not! You could eat it plain. Who knew grilled potatoes, onions, and eggs are sooo delicious! Spaniards and Mexicans, that's who! I could eat either cuisine every night of the week!
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