Here’s a full, detailed, step-by-step recipe for Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef—hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.

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🍜 Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

Toasty fideo noodles simmered in tomato broth with tender potatoes and savory beef.

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⏱ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cooking: 25–30 minutes

• Total: ~40 minutes

🍽 Serves

• 4–6 people

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🧾 INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (7 oz / 200 g) fideo noodles
  (or broken vermicelli)

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small

• 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) tomato sauce

• 3–4 cups beef broth (or water)

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Optional:

  • 1 small tomato, diced

  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

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🔪 PREPARATION STEPS

1. Dice potatoes into small cubes (so they cook evenly).

2. Chop onion and mince garlic.

3. Measure broth and seasonings ahead of time.

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🍳 STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS

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Step 1: Brown the beef

1. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat.

2. Add ground beef.

3. Cook, breaking it up, for 5–7 minutes until browned.

4. Drain excess grease if needed.

5. Remove beef from pot and set aside.

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Step 2: Toast the fideo

1. In the same pot, add oil.

2. Add fideo noodles.

3. Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until:

   • Golden brown

   • Toasty (don’t burn!)

(This step gives deep flavor.)

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Step 3: Sauté aromatics & potatoes

1. Add onion and garlic to the toasted fideo.

2. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add diced potatoes.

4. Stir to coat with oil and noodles.

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Step 4: Add tomato & seasoning

1. Pour in tomato sauce.

2. Add cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and optional chili powder.

3. Stir well and cook 1–2 minutes.

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Step 5: Simmer

1. Add beef broth and browned ground beef.

2. Bring to a gentle boil.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low.

4. Cover and simmer 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Step 6: Final check

1. Potatoes should be fork-tender.

2. Fideo should be soft, not mushy.

3. Add more broth if needed.

4. Adjust salt and seasoning.

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✅ SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve hot with:

  • Warm tortillas

  • Lime wedges

  • Fresh cilantro

• Great as a main dish or hearty soup

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⭐ PRO TIPS

✔ Dice potatoes small so they cook evenly
✔ Toast noodles well for rich flavor
✔ Stir gently to avoid breaking fideo
✔ Let rest 5 minutes before serving (thickens slightly)

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🔥 VARIATIONS

• Soupier version: add extra 1 cup broth

• Spicy: add jalapeños or serrano peppers

• Chicken version: swap beef for shredded chicken

• Veggie add-in: carrots, corn, or peas