Description
Ground Beef and Dumplings is a hearty, comforting dish that’s been delighting taste buds for generations. This classic one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef in a rich, savory gravy, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 3 tablespoon butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, and continue cooking until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then, mix in the tomato paste and all-purpose flour, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to coat the beef and develop the flavors.
3. Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Add the dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the gravy to thicken.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering beef mixture. Cover the skillet and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
6. Ladle the hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
To ensure your Ground Beef and Dumplings turn out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips and tricks:
– Choose the Right Ground Beef: Opt for an 85% lean ground beef to achieve the perfect balance of flavor and texture in the filling.
– Adjust Seasoning to Taste: Feel free to tweak the seasoning levels to suit your personal preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
– Experiment with Vegetables: While the recipe calls for optional frozen peas or mixed vegetables, you can also try adding other veggies like carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
– Achieve Fluffy Dumplings: Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough, as this can result in tough, dense dumplings. Gently stir the ingredients until just combined.
– Common Mistakes to Avoid: Be careful not to overcook the dumplings, as they can become dense and heavy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg