Fideo With Potatoes And Ground Beef

Here’s a hearty and comforting recipe for Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef — a simple, flavorful Mexican-style dish that’s perfect for a quick family meal.

🌮 Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

🕐 Ready in: 35–40 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4–6 people

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 (7 oz) package of fideo noodles (or broken-up vermicelli)

• 1/2 lb – 1 lb ground beef (depending on how meaty you want it)

• 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced

• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

• 3 cups chicken broth (or water + bouillon)

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, queso fresco, lime wedges

🔪 Instructions:

1. Brown the Ground Beef:

   • In a large skillet or saucepan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

   • Add onions and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add the Potatoes:

   • Stir in the diced potatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to start softening the potatoes.

3. Toast the Fideo:

   • In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add fideo and toast it, stirring constantly, until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.

4. Combine and Simmer:

   • Add toasted fideo to the beef and potatoes.

   • Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.

5. Cook:

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

   • Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until noodles and potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened a bit.

6. Taste and Serve:

   • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

   • Serve hot, optionally topped with cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, or a squeeze of lime.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread.

• Great with a side of refried beans or a simple green salad.