Sopa De Fideo

• 2 Tbsp. Crisco oil
• 1/2 lb. vermicelli, broken
• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. onion, thinly sliced
• 2 c. celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 c. water
• 8 oz. American cheese, grated

1. Preheat electric skillet.
2. Melt Crisco and saute vermicelli until lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Add beef and cook, stirring, until meat loses red color.
4. Stir in all but cheese. Stir together gently.
5. Set skillet temperature to 200u0b0 and cover and simmer mixture for 25 minutes.
6. Remove cover and place cheese on top.
7. Cover and cook another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

crisco oil, vermicelli, hamburger, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, celery, green pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, water, american cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=292055 (may not work)