Description
A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef, soft potatoes, and delicate fideo noodles simmered in a rich, savory broth. This easy-to-prepare meal is perfect for family dinners and guarantees a satisfying flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup fideo noodles
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with their juice) and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the fideo noodles and diced potatoes to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the potatoes are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Ladle the savory fideo potatoes beef into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño along with the onions.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- If you don’t have fideo noodles, you can use broken spaghetti or vermicelli.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 7g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70mg