Fideo

[Kitchen Witch]

FIDEO

1 1/2 lb lean beef, cubed (or ground beef)
1/2 T whole black pepper
2 T vegetable oil
3 small garlic cloves
1 small onion, diced
5 to 6 oz fideo (vermicelli)
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 T cumin seed

Cut beef into bite-sized cubes (or break apart ground beef) and brown in skillet with oil until well done (approximately 20 to 30 minutes). Combine onion and bell pepper and set aside. In blender, grind cumin seed, black pepper and garlic cloves until pulverized. Combine spices with beef and vegetables; mix well. Add fideo (vermicelli) and enough water to cover entire mixture and then add diced tomatoes. Cover and bring to a slow simmer. Cook approximately 15 minutes or until fideo is tender. Do not stir until ready to serve.