Ground Beef and Dumplings
A comforting and hearty meal featuring seasoned ground beef and fluffy dumplings cooked in a savory broth, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Sauté the beef and onion in a large skillet until the beef is fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the beef broth and let it simmer, adding in seasonings to taste.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually mix in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the beef mixture. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Customize the seasonings and use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Best served with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg