Ground Beef and Dumplings
A comforting dish combining savory ground beef and fluffy dumplings, perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (85 percent lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional) Optional for added nutrition and color.
Dumpling Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- 0.5 cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef, browning it until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if using lean beef.
- Add diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for about a minute. Sprinkle flour over the mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Gradually stir in beef broth, ensuring no lumps remain. Add dried thyme, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Dumpling Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. Cut in softened butter until crumbly, then stir in milk to form a slightly sticky dough.
- Drop tablespoons of dumpling dough over the bubbling beef mixture.
- Cover skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Steam dumplings for about 15 minutes undisturbed.
- Check for doneness, let stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh and lean beef for best flavor. Optionally add vegetables for nutrition. Adjust seasonings to taste and experiment with herbs.