Story

A meal that brings back memories! My abuelita used to make this for my dad when he was a little boy in the ’50s, and my mom carried on the tradition. Now, I make it for my kids, and they ask for it every week. Some recipes never get old!

Ingredients

• 1 lb (400g) ground beef
• 2–3 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 7 oz (200g) noodles or vermicelli
• 14 oz (400g) tomato sauce or diluted tomato paste
• 4 cups (1 liter) beef broth or water
• Salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin (to taste)
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft.
2. Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned and crumbly.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and spices; cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add noodles and cook until tender, 6–10 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with parsley on top.