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Ground Beef and Dumplings – Hearty, Comforting & One-Pot Perfection

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A cozy, one-pot meal with seasoned ground beef, hearty vegetables, and soft, fluffy dumplings. Pure comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 1 celery stalk, diced (optional)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups beef broth (low sodium)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

For the Dumplings:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.

  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 7 minutes.

  • Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.

  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir. Cook another 2 minutes.

  • Add beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • In a bowl, mix dumpling ingredients until just combined.

  • Drop spoonfuls of dough on top of the simmering mixture.

  • Cover with a lid and steam for 15–20 minutes. Do not open the lid while steaming.

  • Check that dumplings are cooked through. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Add peas or potatoes for extra veggies.

  • Ground turkey can replace beef.

  • Dumplings are best fresh—don’t freeze them.

  • For cheesy dumplings, add shredded cheddar to the dough.

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