Description
Ground Beef and Dumplings is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender, seasoned ground beef and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this comforting meal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy the delightful aroma as it fills your kitchen, making it impossible to resist this classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out the dumpling mix.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and minced garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, stir well, and sprinkle with thyme and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the dumpling mix according to package instructions or your recipe.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering beef mixture. Cover tightly and steam for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg