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Ground Beef and Dumplings – Hearty, Comforting & One-Pot Perfection

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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe is a hearty, comforting, and easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for family dinners. Learn how to make tender, fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth alongside a rich beef and vegetable stew.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or other cooking oil
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt for dumplings
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain grease.
  2. 2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
  6. 6. In a medium bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth.
  7. 7. Add beaten egg to the flour-milk mixture and whisk. Stir in baking powder and a pinch of salt for dumplings.
  8. 8. Gradually stir flour mixture into the simmering stew until incorporated and thickened. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. 9. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering stew.
  10. 10. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  11. 11. Check dumplings for doneness.
  12. 12. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. For best texture, reheat on the stovetop.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 450 (varies)
  • Sugar: Approx. 5g (varies)
  • Sodium: Approx. 700mg (varies)
  • Fat: Approx. 20g (varies)
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g (varies)
  • Fiber: Approx. 4g (varies)
  • Protein: Approx. 30g (varies)

From my kitchen to yours. Wishing you a delicious moment :-)

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