Fideo Delicioso

Source: Q&Q brand Fideo

1 pound ground beef or diced chicken or pork
5 ounces dry fideo or vermicelli
1 tablespoon oil or shortening
1 medium chopped onion
15-ounce can chicken broth
cup water
2 or 3 tablespoons chili powder
Salt or garlic salt and pepper, to taste

Saute selected meat until done, set aside.

In the same pan, heat oil or shortening and lightly brown fideo, stirring constantly. Add chopped onion halfway through browning. Add chicken broth and water. Return meat to pan. Add chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. For extra “zip,” add sliced jalapenos or ground cayenne pepper.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.