Description
My mom used to make this when we were growing up. This is not her exact recipe, i wrote it down as i went. We don't follow recipes or measure frequently made foods in my family. I learned to cook by watching and doing, so i have to write down as i go on a lot of recipes.
You can adjust the spices to suit your taste. I use more, because i like it hot.
You can leave out the beef and use as a side dish.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Chili Powder
- Ground Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Salt
- Olive Oil
- Angel Hair Pasta
- Orzo Pasta
- Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Jalapeno
- Diced Green Chilies
- Diced Tomatoes
- Beef Bouillon Powder
- Hot Water
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with chili powder, red pepper, cumin, salt, onion, garlic and jalapeno
- Set beef mixture aside
- In a large deep skillet with a lid, heat oil and add fideo, broken into small pieces, and orzo
- Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, allowing pasta to brown lightly
- Turn heat down to medium
- Add beef mixture to skillet with pasta
- Add canned tomatoes juice included
- Add canned green chilies
- Mix beef bouillon powder with 2 cups hot water and add to pasta
- Place lid on skillet and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, until pasta is cooked
- Top with grated cheddar cheese