Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

A rich, nostalgic Mexican-style dish made with toasted fideo noodles, tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a savory tomato broth. This is pure comfort in a bowl!

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📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Base

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 ½ cups fideo pasta (or broken vermicelli)

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed

• ½ medium onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes or 1 large tomato blended

• 4–5 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)

• 2 tbsp tomato sauce (optional, for richer color)

• 2 tbsp oil

Seasoning

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: ½ tsp oregano

• Optional: jalapeño or serrano for heat

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

STEP 1 — Brown the Beef

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Remove excess grease if needed.

5. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until soft.

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STEP 2 — Toast the Fideo

1. Push the beef mixture to one side of the pot.

2. Add 1 tbsp more oil.

3. Pour in the fideo pasta and toast over medium heat until golden brown.

   • This step gives the dish its signature deep flavor.

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STEP 3 — Add Tomatoes & Seasonings

1. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (if using).

2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and optional oregano.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes until aromatic.

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STEP 4 — Add Potatoes & Broth

1. Add the cubed potatoes.

2. Pour in 4–5 cups broth, depending on how soupy you want it.

3. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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STEP 5 — Simmer to Perfection

1. Cover the pot.

2. Cook on medium-low for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. The fideo should soften and the potatoes become fork-tender.

4. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili powder.

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STEP 6 — Serve Hot!

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