How to Make Quick Fideo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quick Fideo is a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This simple recipe is made with fideo noodles, which are thin, short, and typically used in soups or stews. The dish is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to fit your preferences.

Although fideo is often overlooked in favor of other pasta varieties, it is a staple in Mexican cuisine and has a wonderfully unique texture and flavor. When cooked properly, the noodles are toasty...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons dried minced onion, divided
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fideo noodles
  • 3 cups hot water, or as needed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 3 thin strips of green bell pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, 1 tablespoon dried onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a bowl.
  • Heat canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir fideo noodles in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ground beef and enough hot water to cover the noodles; stir in tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, beef bouillon, green bell pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 296mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 345mg