Picadillo Con Fideo

Steps

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1. 1
   Combine roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic cloves, onion quarter, tomato sauce, and seasonings in a blender with 4 cups of water and blend until smooth.
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2. 2
   Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, add fideo noodles, and constantly stir for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
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3. 3
   Remove the toasted fideo from the pot and set aside.
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4. 4
   Add a jalapeño and onion quarter to the pot and sauté for a couple of minutes.
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5. 5
   Add ground beef, break it apart, mix in seasonings, and cook for about 3 minutes until browned.
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6. 6
   Add medium potatoes and carrots, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes, then drain excess grease.
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7. 7
   Stir in a jalapeño and corn.
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8. 8
   Pour in the blended tomato sauce, add another cup of water, mix well, and bring to a simmer, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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9. 9
   Fold in the reserved fideo noodles and calabacita squash and stir.
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10. 10
    Garnish with cilantro, cover the pot, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender, then serve.
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