Sopa-De-Fideo

• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/2 lb. vermicelli, broken up
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 c. thinly sliced onion
• 2 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
• 1 c. water
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. American cheese slices

1. Preheat electric skillet to 300u0b0.
2. Melt shortening. Saute vermicelli until browned.
3. Stir in meat and cook until it loses its red color.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic salt, onions, celery, green pepper, corn and chili powder.
5. Add tomatoes and water, stirring gently.
6. Set temperature to 200u0b0.
7. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
8. Place cheese slices on top and melt.
9. Serves 8.

shortening, vermicelli, ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion, celery, green pepper, whole kernel corn, chili powder, tomatoes, water, american cheese slices

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=909003 (may not work)