This Sopa De Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans is a hearty, comforting soup that combines classic Mexican flavors in a bowl. Thin fideo noodles simmered in a savory tomato base mingle with browned beef, beans, and a touch of spice to make a meal that warms you from the inside out. It’s the kind of dish that fills your kitchen with amazing aromas and makes everyone feel at home.
This recipe strikes a balance between being richly flavorful and still fairly quick to pull together. With a little prep for browning meat and chopping peppers, you’ll have a satisfying, filling soup that’s perfect for cooler evenings, family dinners, or whenever you’re craving something cozy and bold.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Robust protein from ground beef and beans makes it very filling
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Fideo noodles cook quickly and soak up flavor beautifully
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Spicy peppers and aromatic seasonings balance the richness
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Great for using up leftover beans or meat
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Easily customizable — adjust heat, add veggies, or swap broths depending on what you have
Ingredients (Serves approx. 6–8)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp cumin
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2 tbsp taco seasoning
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2 tsp chili powder
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4 cups cooked pinto beans
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8 oz fideo noodles
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2 lbs ground beef
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8 oz tomato sauce
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3 serrano peppers, diced (seeds optional, for heat)
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2 jalapeño peppers, diced (optional, for milder spice)
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5 oz queso fresco, crumbled
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1 green onion, diced (for garnish)
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Water or broth as needed
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the ground beef along with half the seasonings: taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin. Break the beef apart with a spoon and cook until it’s no longer pink and nicely browned.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Then add the diced serrano and jalapeño peppers; cook briefly until they release some aroma (1‑2 minutes), adjusting amount of peppers to control spice.
Step 3: Add Tomato Base & Simmer Vegetables
Stir in tomato sauce. Add water or broth just enough to cover the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes until flavors meld and vegetables (if any added besides peppers) are tender.
Step 4: Add Beans & Fideo Noodles
Stir in cooked pinto beans and fideo noodles. Add more water or broth if needed to ensure noodles have enough liquid. Cover pot and simmer for another ~10 minutes, stirring occasionally so noodles don’t stick, until they are tender.
Step 5: Finish & Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning: more salt, pepper, or spices as you like. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls. Top with crumbled queso fresco and diced green onion for brightness.
Tips for Success
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Toast the fideo noodles lightly in oil before adding liquid for extra toasty flavor
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Use low or no‑sodium broth for more control over salt level
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Cleanse palate by leaving out seeds of peppers if you prefer mild heat
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Beans should already be cooked before adding; use canned drained beans or pre‑soaked beans
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If soup thickens too much, add hot water or broth to loosen
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Leftovers store well and flavors often deepen the next day
Final Thoughts
This Sopa De Fideo with Ground Beef and Beans is a delicious twist on traditional fideo soup, bringing together comfort, spice, and hearty ingredients in every spoonful. It’s filling enough to stand alone as a meal but also pairs well with warm tortillas, a crisp salad, or chips. Once you try it, you’ll find it’s one of those recipes that feels like home with minimal effort.
This soup also embodies flexibility — you can raise or lower the heat, substitute different types of beans or protein, or toss in whatever vegetables you have on hand. No matter the tweaks, the core — noodles, beef, beans, tomato, and spice — always delivers. Perfect for cold nights or when you just need something comforting and satisfying.
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Sopa De Fideo With Ground Beef And Beans
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the ground beef along with half the seasonings: taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin. Break the beef apart with a spoon and cook until it’s no longer pink and nicely browned.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Then add the diced serrano and jalapeño peppers; cook briefly until they release some aroma (1‑2 minutes), adjusting amount of peppers to control spice.
- Stir in tomato sauce. Add water or broth just enough to cover the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes until flavors meld and vegetables (if any added besides peppers) are tender.
- Stir in cooked pinto beans and fideo noodles. Add more water or broth if needed to ensure noodles have enough liquid. Cover pot and simmer for another ~10 minutes, stirring occasionally so noodles don’t stick, until they are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: more salt, pepper, or spices as you like. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls. Top with crumbled queso fresco and diced green onion for brightness.
