Name: Cozy Ground Beef and Dumplings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed; ½ cup milk; Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Description

A hearty dish of juicy ground beef enveloped by fluffy dumplings soaked in rich gravy, perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
½ cup milk
Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it’s browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about one minute.
Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir well. Slowly add the beef broth while stirring continuously. Add the Worcestershire sauce and thyme, simmering until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk to form a sticky dough.
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering beef mixture, cover tightly with a lid, and steam for 15–20 minutes without lifting the lid.
After removing the lid, check that the dumplings are cooked through. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, consider using lean ground beef or substitute with veggie crumbles. Avoid lifting the lid while steaming for the best texture.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 70mg