Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef
A rich and comforting Mexican dish made with toasted vermicelli, tender beef, potatoes, and a flavorful tomato broth. Topped with queso fresco, avocado, and crema—perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Pasta:
225 grams vermicelli pasta
Oils and Fats:
3 tablespoons olive oil
Proteins:
450 grams chuck beef steak, diced (or ground beef)
Aromatics:
3 garlic cloves, minced
120 grams onion, diced
Spices and Seasonings:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Vegetables:
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 whole serrano pepper
2 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 roma tomatoes, quartered
Broth and Bouillon:
1.25 liters chicken broth or water
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon or tomato bouillon powder
Herbs:
8 sprigs fresh cilantro
Garnishes:
Sliced avocado
Crumbled queso fresco
Mexican crema
Instructions
Toast the Pasta: In a skillet, toast vermicelli in olive oil over high heat until golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brown the Beef: In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook diced beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add Vegetables: Stir in onion, red bell pepper, and whole serrano. Sauté 3 minutes.
Add Potatoes and Garlic: Stir in potatoes and minced garlic. Lightly season and sauté for 5 minutes.
Make Tomato Broth: In a blender, combine quartered tomatoes, 720 ml broth, bouillon powder, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
Combine and Simmer: Add blended tomato mixture to the pot along with toasted pasta, cilantro sprigs, and remaining broth. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until pasta and potatoes are tender.
Finish and Serve: Remove serrano and cilantro. Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, queso fresco, and crema. Serve with warm tortillas.
Notes
Toast pasta until deep golden for a richer flavor, but don’t burn.
Use ground beef for a quicker, easier version.
Adjust broth quantity for preferred soup consistency.
Add a squeeze of lime for brightness before serving.
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