Fideo with potatoes and ground beef

Here’s a simple, comforting Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef — hearty, affordable, and easy to make 🍲

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Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 (7–8 oz) package fideo (or vermicelli, broken into short pieces)

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

• 3–4 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: bay leaf

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Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease if needed. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2. Toast the fideo
   Push beef to the side. Add oil, then fideo. Stir frequently until lightly golden (watch closely so it doesn’t burn).

3. Add potatoes & seasoning
   Stir in diced potatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf (if using).

4. Add liquids
   Pour in tomato sauce and broth. Stir well.

5. Simmer
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and fideo is soft.

6. Adjust & serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more broth if you like it soupier.

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Serving Ideas

• Top with chopped cilantro

• Serve with warm tortillas or bolillo

• Add a squeeze of lime or sprinkle of queso fresco

Variations

• Add carrots or peas

• Use ground turkey instead of beef

• Make it spicier with jalapeños or hot sauce

If you want a one-pan version, no-potato version, or extra soupy style, just let me know 😊