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Hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings

Hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings for Cozy Comfort Nights

This Hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe is a nostalgic and comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef choose 85% lean for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for browning beef
  • 1 small Onion, diced adds sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced for aromatic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste for umami
  • 1.5 cups Beef Broth flavorful base
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme aromatic herb
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika for warmth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Peas or Mixed Vegetables optional, for extra nutrition
For the Dumplings
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour for thickening
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour for dumplings
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder for leavening
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Butter, softened for richness
  • 0.5 cup Milk whole or 2% recommended

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened; stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle flour over the mixture. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 8-10 minutes, fold in peas or vegetables if using.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate softened butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Stir in milk gently.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the bubbling beef mixture, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.
  7. Steam the dumplings for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. Let the dumplings rest uncovered for 5 minutes before serving. Serve in bowls with beef and dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid lifting the lid while steaming the dumplings for best results. Use cold butter and milk for fluffier dumplings.

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