Here’s a cozy, flavorful, homestyle Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef recipe—Mexican comfort food at its best. It’s savory, filling, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Fideo with Potatoes & Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fideo pasta (or thin vermicelli broken into small pieces)
- 1 medium potato, peeled & diced small
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 3–4 cups beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil (for browning fideo)
- Optional: chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef
- Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until mostly browned.
- Add diced onion and garlic; cook until onion softens.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced potatoes and sauté 3 minutes.
2. Toast the fideo
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- Add the fideo and toast, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
- This step gives classic fideo its nutty flavor.
- Once golden, remove from heat.
(If you prefer one-pot cooking, you can move the meat mixture to the side and toast the fideo in the same pot.)
3. Combine everything
- Add toasted fideo to the pot with beef and potatoes.
- Pour in tomato sauce and 3 cups of broth or water.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Cook
- Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until:
- Potatoes are tender
- Fideo is soft
- Liquid has reduced to a thick, hearty consistency
Add extra broth if you want it soupier.
5. Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve with warm tortillas or bolillos on the side.
Optional Add-Ins
- Veggies: corn, peas, or diced zucchini
- Spicy: add jalapeños, chipotle, or crushed red pepper
- Cheesy: sprinkle queso fresco or shredded cheddar on top
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ A one-pot version
✅ A soupier fideo loco style
✅ A cheap pantry-only version
Just let me know!
