My Childhood Favorite: The Cheapest Comfort Meal You'll Ever Make!

This comforting Beef, Potato & Macaroni Sopita is one of those simple meals that just tastes like home. ❤️ Made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, macaroni, tomatoes, and dried chiles all simmered together into a cozy, flavorful sopita. It’s easy, inexpensive, filling, and perfect for those nights when you have no idea what to make for dinner! Growing up, my mom would make this when she didn’t feel like cooking—and somehow, it was always one of our favorites. Now I find myself doing the exact same thing with my family. 🥹💕 0:00 The Secret to a Comforting Childhood Favorite 1:12 Crafting the Perfect Flavorful Base 2:26 Building Texture with Beef and Potatoes 4:16 The Final Touch and Taste Test Ingredients * 1 lb ground beef (I’m using 97% lean) * 2 potatoes, diced * 7 oz macaroni pasta * 3 Roma tomatoes * 4 New Mexico or guajillo chile pods * 2 dried chipotle peppers or in adobo sauce * ½ onion (¼ onion chopped + ¼ onion left whole) * 2 garlic cloves * 1 tbsp beef or chicken bouillon * 1 tbsp tomato bouillon * ½ tsp ground cumin * ½ tsp oregano * Salt to taste; I used 2 tsp * 1 tsp black pepper * 5 cups water or more * 1-2 cups cheese of choice * 1 serving of love 💕 📖 Get my NEW cookbook, Celebración! 🥳 https://geni.us/Celebracion 📚 Get my first cookbook, Cooking con Claudia 👇🏽 http://geni.us/CookingConClaudia 🛍️ Shop all of my favorite kitchen essentials, tools, and must-haves on my Amazon Storefront 😊 https://www.amazon.com/shop/claudiasvlogs 🫶🏽 Grab your Cooking con Claudia apron here ♥️ https://cookingconclaudia-shop.fourthwall.com/ Let’s Stay Connected! ☺️ Want to see more of my family, recipes, and everyday life? I’d love to have you along for the journey! 🥰 If you recreate any of my recipes, be sure to tag me—I love seeing your creations! ✨ Follow me here: My Links & Socials⁠ 🔗 Linktree : https://linktr.ee/cookingconclaudia 📱 TikTok: @cooking.con.claudia on TikTok⁠ 📸 Instagram: cooking_con_claudia 💙 Facebook: Cooking with Claudia 📧 Business Inquiries Only: claudia.regalado91@gmail.com Thank you for all your love and support—it truly means the world to me! ❤️