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Hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings

Hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings for Ultimate Comfort Food

Hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings is a comforting dish that marries juicy ground beef with fluffy dumplings in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef 85% lean for optimum flavor and juiciness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil helps with browning the beef
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste for rich umami
  • 3 cups beef broth or chicken broth for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste teaspoon salt
  • to taste teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables optional, stir in during simmer
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted for light dumplings
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder for leavening
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • ½ cup milk whole or 2%

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
  3. Mix in tomato paste, then stir in flour. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps; season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Stir in frozen peas or mixed vegetables.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in softened butter, then mix in milk until just combined.
  6. Drop tablespoons of dumpling dough over the beef mixture, aiming for 6-8 dumplings. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low.
  7. Steam the dumplings for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. Once steamed, remove from heat and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve in bowls with beef and dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use cold butter and milk for the dumplings to ensure a fluffy texture.

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