Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced
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2-3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
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7 oz (200g) fideo pasta (vermicelli or thin spaghetti broken into small pieces)
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1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce, or 1 cup of tomato puree
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4 cups beef or chicken broth (or water + beef bouillon)
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1 tsp ground cumin (optional, for Mexican flavor)
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1 tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional: 1 small jalapeño, left whole for flavor (remove before serving)
