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Ground Beef and Dumplings for Two – Cozy, One-Pan Comfort Food

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A cozy one-pan meal for two, this ground beef and dumplings recipe brings savory flavor and fluffy dumplings together in a rich, beefy broth. Perfect for weeknight comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • ½ lb ground beef

  • 1 tsp oil or butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • ½ cup chopped carrots and/or celery (optional)

  • 1 ½ cups beef broth

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

For Dumplings:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tbsp cold butter

  • ¼ cup milk

  • Optional: fresh herbs

Instructions

  • In a skillet, sauté onion in oil for 4–5 min. Add garlic and cook briefly.

  • Add ground beef; cook until browned. Stir in veggies, seasoning, broth, and Worcestershire.

  • Simmer 5 min.

  • Mix dumpling dough: flour, baking powder, salt, butter, milk. Stir until just combined.

  • Drop spoonfuls onto simmering beef. Cover tightly.

  • Cook 12–14 min without lifting the lid.

  • Serve hot, garnished with herbs.

Notes

  • Add cheese or herbs to the dumplings for variation.

  • Use turkey or lentils for lighter or vegetarian versions.

  • Best served fresh, though beef mixture can be prepped ahead.

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