Traditional Peruvian Sopa Criolla (Creole Beef Soup)

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat a large pot over high heat. Add the oil and sear about half of the diced beef. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and repeat with the remaining beef.
2. 2Step 2: In the same pot, add more oil if needed, along with the onion, oregano, and cumin. Stir with a spoon or spatula, scraping up the browned bits from the beef and mixing them into the onions.
3. 3Step 3: Once the onion is golden, add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
4. 4Step 4: Add the tomato and cook for a couple of minutes, until it softens.
5. 5Step 5: Add the tomato paste and ají panca paste, stirring constantly for a couple of minutes, until a thick paste forms.
6. 6Step 6: Return the beef to the pot, add the beef stock or water, and stir.
7. 7Step 7: Add the evaporated milk and bring everything to a boil. Taste and adjust the salt.
8. 8Step 8: Add the noodles and cook for a couple of minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Serve each portion with a fried egg.