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9 Cozy Ground Beef and Dumplings Recipes

9 Cozy Ground Beef and Dumplings Recipes for Comfort Cooking

Discover 9 cozy ground beef and dumplings recipes that warm the heart. Perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can swap with butter
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with cornstarch
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cold Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 3/4 cup Milk Plant-based alternatives are fine
  • Chopped Parsley/Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Add 1 pound of ground beef, cooking until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Drain excess fat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  5. Gradually add 2 cups of beef broth, stirring continuously.
  6. Incorporate 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  8. Cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs, then stir in 3/4 cup of milk.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the beef mixture. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  10. Steam for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  11. Check doneness and garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep butter cold for fluffy dumplings. Avoid overmixing the dough to ensure tenderness. Customize with seasonal veggies for more flavor.

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