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Fideo with Potatoes Ground Beef

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Fideo, beef, and potatoes in a flavorful tomato broth garnished with cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.

Ingredients

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  • 225 grams vermicelli pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 450 grams chuck beef steak, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 120 grams onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.33 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 whole serrano pepper
  • 2 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1.25 liters chicken broth or water
  • 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or tomato bouillon powder
  • 8 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Crumbled queso fresco
  • Mexican crema

Instructions

  1. Add vermicelli pasta to a skillet with olive oil over high heat. Stir frequently until pasta is deeply golden and aromatic, then remove from heat.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add diced beef and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Drain off excess rendered fat.
  3. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and whole serrano pepper to the browned beef. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until aromatic.
  4. Stir in diced potatoes and minced garlic with an additional light seasoning of salt and black pepper. Sauté mixture for 5 minutes.
  5. While sautéing, blend quartered tomatoes with 720 milliliters of broth, bouillon powder, and oregano until smooth.
  6. Pour blended tomato mixture into the pot. Add toasted vermicelli, cilantro sprigs, and remaining broth. Simmer for 8 minutes, or until vermicelli and potatoes are cooked through.
  7. Remove cilantro and serrano pepper. Serve hot, garnished with sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and a drizzle of Mexican crema. Accompany with warm corn tortillas or preferred side dishes.

Notes

For added depth, toast the vermicelli until well-browned without burning. Adjust broth amount to achieve desired consistency.

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