How To Make Sopa De Fideo | Fideo Con Carne Recipe

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to a pot over medium-high heat and break it up.

Season the beef with garlic salt and ground black pepper, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned.

Remove the browned beef to a plate and set aside.

Drizzle 1 tbsp of oil into the same pot.

Pour in a 7 oz bag of fideo and sauté for about 4 minutes until golden brown.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.

Pour in 8 ounces of tomato sauce and 5 cups of water.

Season with tomato bouillon, chicken bouillon, and a little oregano.

Add 2 peeled and chopped potatoes, the cooked beef, a drained 15 oz can of corn, and 2 peeled and chopped carrots.

Mix everything well and turn the heat up to bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 12 minutes until potatoes and carrots are fork tender.

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