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Ground Beef and Dumplings: A Hearty Delight Awaits!

Ground Beef and Dumplings: A Hearty Delight for Family Meals

Ground Beef and Dumplings is a comforting dish that satisfies with its savory beef and fluffy dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups Flour whole wheat optional
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder check freshness
  • 1 cup Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 4 tablespoons Butter softened, dairy-free optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet, sauté for 4 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute, then sprinkle flour over beef mixture, stirring well.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth, season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, then stir in milk to form a sticky dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering beef mixture. Cover and reduce heat to low; steam for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove skillet from heat, let sit uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough for a fluffy texture. Adjust cooking time for leaner meats. Consider adding vegetables for more nutrition.

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