Description
A hearty dish combining savory ground beef with soft, fluffy dumplings for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85 percent lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (for dumplings)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened (for dumplings)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2 percent, for dumplings)
Instructions
- Brown the beef by heating a large skillet over medium heat, adding the ground beef, and breaking it apart until no longer pink.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about four minutes until soft and translucent; then, add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Incorporate the tomato paste, mixing it evenly with the beef, then sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the beef broth gradually, stirring to ensure a smooth mixture, and add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the dumpling dough by whisking together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then incorporating the softened butter.
- Drop the dumpling dough using a spoon onto the simmering beef mixture, in 6-8 generous portions.
- Steam the dumplings by covering the skillet with a lid and reducing heat to low for about 15 minutes.
- Check for doneness after 15 minutes, ensuring the dumplings are light and airy; allow to stand uncovered for five minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce, fresh herbs as garnishes, or nutritional boosts like chopped spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg