Here’s a hearty and comforting recipe for Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef—a classic Spanish- and Mexican-inspired noodle dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners 🍝🥔🥩
🥘 Fideo with Potatoes and Ground Beef
Ingredients (4 servings)
Noodles & Meat
- 6 oz (170 g) fideo noodles (or broken thin spaghetti)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 medium tomato, diced (or ½ cup tomato sauce)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
Optional Garnish
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown the beef
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (~2–3 minutes).
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Toast the fideo
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
- Add fideo noodles and toast lightly until golden (~2–3 minutes).
- Cook vegetables
- Stir in diced potatoes, bell pepper, and tomato (or tomato sauce).
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until potatoes and noodles are tender.
- Return browned ground beef to the pan and stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve hot as a one-pan meal.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Spicy version: Add 1 chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne
- Cheesy version: Stir in ½ cup shredded cheese before serving
- Vegetarian option: Skip the beef and use mushrooms or extra vegetables
- Broth flavor: Use beef broth for richness or chicken broth for lighter flavor
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a simple side salad
- Pair with warm tortillas or crusty bread
- Great for lunchboxes or meal prep—it reheats well
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🌶️ Mexican-style Fideo with spicy tomato sauce
- 🧄 Creamy garlic Fideo with ground beef
- 🥔 One-pot Fideo casserole with potatoes and cheese
Do you want me to make one of these versions?
