Description
Savory Beef and Dumplings is a comforting dish featuring ground beef and fluffy dumplings, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the frozen peas.
- While the stew simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, serve the beef and dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a heartier dish, add potatoes or mushrooms to the stew along with the other vegetables.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, and use low-sodium broth to reduce sodium content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg