Sopa mexicana auténtica de fideo, contundente y sabrosa

Ingredientes

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced into 1/4 inch cubes
• 7 oz fideo noodles
• 1 cup tomato purée
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in diced onions and potatoes, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in minced garlic for the final 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Push the meat mixture to the side of the pot and add fideo noodles to the center. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until the noodles turn a mahogany-colored gold.

3. 3

   Pour in tomato purée and stir to coat the noodles. Add beef broth, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender.

4. 4

   Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges on the side.