• 1 pound beef cut into pieces
• 8 cups water
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste or a tomato, peeled and chopped
• 3 large, yellow potatoes cut into cubes
• 2 cups cooked angel hair noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Season the beef with salt, pepper and garlic
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the beef pieces until they brown.
3. Add the oregano, tomato paste (or tomato) and cook until they brown.
4. Add the water, bring it to a boil, and leave it until the meat is tender.
5. Add the potatoes and noodles and let them boil a few minutes until thoroughly cooked.
6. If necessary, add more salt. Serve hot.

From Flavors of Fiesta by University of Illinois Extension