Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

 Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef

This hearty Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef is a cozy, one-pan comfort meal. In this dish, golden toasted fideo pasta (vermicelli) is simmered in a rich tomato and chicken broth with tender potatoes and seasoned ground beef for a flavorful, satisfying bite.Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity

Potatoes 2 medium

Tomato 1 large

Onion 1 medium

Garlic cloves, minced 1 or 2

Knorr Chicken Flavor Cubes 2 cubes

Fideo Pasta (Vermicelli) 1 package (about 7 oz)

Ground Beef 1 package (about 1 lb)

Water 4–6 cups (as needed)

Cooking Oil 2–3 tablespoons

Salt and Pepper To taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

Dice the tomato and thinly slice half of the onion (set the remaining half aside). Mince the garlic cloves. Peel and cut the potatoes into small, even cubes for uniform cooking.Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef

In a separate skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drain off any excess fat and set the cooked beef aside.

Step 3: Toast the Fideo

Heat the cooking oil in a large deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the fideo pasta and stir continuously until it turns a deep golden brown. Toasting gives the pasta its signature flavor, so keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

Step 4: Add Tomato, Onion, and Garlic

Once the pasta is nicely toasted, add the diced tomato, half-sliced onion, and minced garlic. Stir and cook for about 2–3 minutes, until the tomato softens and the mixture becomes fragrant.

Step 5: Make the Broth

Pour in enough water to fully cover the pasta and vegetables (around 4–6 cups). Add the chicken bouillon cubes and stir until completely dissolved. Bring everything to a gentle boil.