Description
A comforting and hearty Ground Beef and Dumplings dish perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. Tender ground beef is cooked with aromatic onions and garlic, simmered in a flavorful tomato and beef broth sauce seasoned with thyme and paprika, then topped with soft, fluffy dumplings steamed right in the skillet. This classic comfort food is ready in just 45 minutes and serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Frozen Vegetables
Dumplings
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/4 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Milk
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until no longer pink and nicely browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Sauté Onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for approximately 4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, enhancing the flavor base.
- Mix Tomato Paste and Flour: Stir in the tomato paste and flour to coat the beef and onion mixture. Gradually add the beef broth while stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce that will thicken during simmering.
- Season and Simmer: Add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer on low for 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
- Prepare the Dumpling Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk just until combined to form a soft dough.
- Add Dumplings to Beef Mixture: Drop heaping tablespoons of the dumpling dough onto the simmering beef mixture in the skillet, spacing them evenly to form 6–8 dumplings. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low to allow steaming.
- Steam and Serve: Steam the dumplings for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to retain steam. Once cooked, let the dish sit uncovered for 5 minutes to set. Serve warm, enjoying the tender dumplings paired with rich, seasoned ground beef.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Frozen vegetables can be replaced with fresh vegetables of your choice to add more texture or flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour if you need a gluten-free version for the dumpling dough.
- Plant-based milk and margarine can be used as dairy substitutes in the dumplings.
- For a more robust flavor, try adding Worcestershire sauce or a splash of red wine to the beef mixture before simmering.
- Do not lift the lid while steaming the dumplings to ensure they cook properly.
