Quick Fideo
Quick Fideo brings toasted thin noodles together with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and warm spices for a cozy skillet meal. It’s savory, gently smoky from cumin, and finished with just enough sauce to coat each strand—perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Fideo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef, 1 tablespoon dried onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Move the beef to a bowl.
- 2
Warm canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the fideo noodles in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and enough hot water to cover the noodles; stir in the tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, beef bouillon, green bell pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 478.53 kcal High 24%
- Protein 19.39 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 56.41 g 21%
- Total Fat 20.67 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.19 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1000.64 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 5.6 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 5.67 g --
- Added Sugars 3.78 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 52.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.14 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 212.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 24.32 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Fideo is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Canola Oil, Dried Onion, and Fideo Pasta. Each serving provides about 478.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Fideo made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Canola Oil, Dried Onion, Fideo Pasta, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Fideo?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Fideo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Quick Fideo healthy?
- Quick Fideo has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 478.53 calories and 19.39 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1000.64 mg (44% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.19 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.78 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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