Sopa De Fideo
["2 Tbsp. shortening", "1/2 lb. vermicelli, broken into small pieces", "1 lb. ground beef", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 tsp. pepper", "3 minced cloves garlic", "2 c. thinly sliced onions", "2 c. thinly sliced celery", "1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper", "1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes", "1 1/2 c. vacuum-packed whole kernel corn", "1 tsp. chili powder", "1 c. water", "8 oz. pkg. American cheese slices"]
["Preheat electric skillet to 300\u00b0.", "Melt shortening.", "Saute vermicelli until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.", "Add beef and cook, stirring until meat loses red color.", "Stir in next 8 ingredients.", "Add tomatoes and water.", "Stir gently."]
["shortening", "vermicelli", "ground beef", "salt", "pepper", "cloves garlic", "onions", "celery", "green pepper", "tomatoes", "kernel corn", "chili powder", "water", "American cheese slices"]