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High-Protein Egg and Cheese breakfast frittata

High-Protein Beef and Cheddar Frittata

A high-protein beef and cheddar frittata inspired by classic cheeseburger flavours. With nearly 30 grams of protein per serving, this make-ahead breakfast bake works just as well for brunch, lunch or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • ½ tsp each salt and pepper, divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 small tomato seeded and diced
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large cast-iron or broiler safe nonstick skillet. Add beef and sprinkle with half each of the salt and pepper; cook, stirring often and using back of spoon to break up meat into small chunks, for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is browned and thoroughly cooked. Drain and return to skillet; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, onion powder and remaining salt and pepper in a bowl until blended.
  • Return beef to medium heat. Add onion and spinach; cook for about 1 minute, until spinach wilts. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and pour in egg mixture. Cook, for about 5 minutes, using a spatula to gently lift cooked portions around the edge of pan to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, until bottom is set and top is almost set.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top and place skillet under preheated broiler for 2 minutes to melt cheese and puff up frittata, or cover with lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on stovetop. Loosen around edge of frittata with a spatula. Cut into wedges and serve.

Notes

Notes
  • Tuck leftovers into a pita with lettuce and tomato for lunch. 
  • Once cooled, cut into wedges; wrap in food storage wrap, then overwrap in foil or place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and unwrap and reheat in microwave or enjoy cold.
Keyword Beef Frittata, Frittata, Protein-Rich