Fideo with potatoes and ground beef

Here’s a comforting and hearty Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef recipe — a classic Mexican-style dish that’s budget-friendly and full of flavor.

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🌮 Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

🕒 Total Time: ~35 minutes

Servings: 4–6

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🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 (7 oz) package of fideo pasta (or break up vermicelli)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced small

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

• 2 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)

• 1–2 tablespoons oil (for toasting pasta)

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: chili powder or paprika, for heat

• Optional: Fresh cilantro, lime, or queso fresco for topping

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the beef:

   • In a large skillet or deep pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.

   • Drain excess grease if needed.

   • Add diced onion and garlic, cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

   • Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

2. Toast the fideo:

   • Push the beef mixture to the side or transfer to a plate.

   • Add a little oil and the fideo pasta to the pan.

   • Toast the pasta over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown (about 2–4 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.

3. Combine and simmer:

   • Add the ground beef mixture back in (if removed).

   • Stir in the tomato sauce and broth.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes and pasta are tender.

   • Stir occasionally and add a little more broth or water if needed.

4. Taste and finish:

   • Adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder).

   • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.