Description
Ground Beef and Dumplings is a cozy, one-pot comfort meal featuring seasoned ground beef in a rich gravy topped with fluffy, steamed dumplings. It’s hearty, nostalgic, and perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 2 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 4–5 minutes until fragrant. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the beef mixture. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring. Bring to a simmer and let the gravy thicken slightly.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk just until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough over the simmering beef. Cover, reduce heat to low, and steam for 15 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add peas, carrots, or green beans with onions for a veggie boost.
- Mix shredded cheddar into dumpling dough for a cheesy twist.
- Swap thyme with rosemary or oregano for a different flavor profile.
- Add cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicy kick.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
