Sopa de Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans

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Sopa de Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans 🍲✨

Looking for the ultimate comfort food with bold Mexican flavors? Sopa de Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans is a hearty, satisfying, and flavor-packed soup that brings together tender noodles, savory ground beef, and protein-rich pinto beans. Spiced with aromatic seasonings and finished with creamy queso fresco, this soup is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 8 oz fideo noodles (or broken angel hair pasta)
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 serrano peppers, diced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
  • 5 oz queso fresco, crumbled (for garnish)
  • 1 green onion, diced (for garnish)
  • Water or chicken/beef broth, as needed

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef along with half of the cumin, taco seasoning, and chili powder.
  3. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

  1. Stir in the diced onion, garlic, serrano peppers, and jalapeños.
  2. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften and become aromatic.
  3. Add a splash of broth or water to loosen any browned bits if necessary.

Step 3: Simmer with Tomato Sauce

  1. Pour in the tomato sauce and enough water or broth to fully cover the mixture.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavor.

Step 4: Add Beans and Fideo

  1. Stir in the pinto beans and fideo noodles.
  2. Add more broth or water if needed to fully submerge the noodles.
  3. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.

Step 5: Season & Garnish

  1. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt, chili powder, or taco seasoning if desired.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot in bowls, topped with crumbled queso fresco and diced green onion.
  • Pair with warm tortillas or crusty bread to soak up the broth.
  • For extra heat, drizzle with your favorite hot sauce or sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.

Tips & Variations

  • Add Potatoes: Dice potatoes and add them when sautéing onions for an even heartier soup.
  • Protein Options: Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or even chorizo for a different flavor twist.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Comforting, one-pot meal
✅ Easy to customize spice level
✅ Feeds a crowd or perfect for leftovers
✅ Classic, nostalgic Mexican flavors

Bring this delicious Sopa de Fideo con Carne y Frijoles to your family table—it’s filling, flavorful, and guaranteed to warm everyone’s hearts. ❤️

¡Buen provecho! 🌶️🍲

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