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Ground Beef and Dumplings


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting dish of savory ground beef topped with fluffy dumplings, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and chopped onions, and cook until beef is browned.
  2. Drain excess fat and add beef broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg until smooth and gradually add to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  5. Spoon dumpling dough into the simmering beef mixture and cover skillet; cook for 15 minutes until dumplings puff up and are cooked through.
  6. Serve hot, optionally topping with butter.

Notes

For best flavor, use quality beef broth. Feel free to add herbs or vegetables for extra taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: ground beef, dumplings, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal