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Ground Beef and Dumplings

Ground Beef and Dumplings for the Coziest Family Dinner

A heartwarming dish of Ground Beef and Dumplings, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic recommended.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Chicken or vegetable broth can be substituted.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance.
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Any cooking oil will suffice.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional garnish for freshness.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ground Beef by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until well-browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until onions are translucent and fragrant.
  3. In a separate pot, pour in the beef broth and stir in Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Heat over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk, and olive oil in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth.
  5. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Gently fold the cooked ground beef mixture into the pot with the dumplings and broth. Warm together for a couple of minutes, then serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and ensure that baking powder is fresh for the fluffiest dumplings. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container or frozen for up to three months.

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