A comforting one-pot dish featuring ground beef in a savory gravy, topped with fluffy, steamed dumplings.
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth (low sodium)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup whole milk
For the Dumplings:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup milk
In a large pot, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
Stir in 2 tbsp flour; cook for 1 minute.
Gradually add broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in frozen vegetables.
In a bowl, mix dumpling ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering stew. Cover and steam for 15 minutes—do not lift lid.
Check dumplings for doneness. Serve warm.