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Creamy Ground Beef and Dumplings: A Hearty Comfort Dinner

Close-up of a bowl filled with rich, creamy ground beef and dumplings, garnished with fresh thyme.
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Make this rich, stovetop beef and dumplings recipe for a satisfying, family-friendly weeknight meal. The ground beef cooks in a thick, creamy gravy and is topped with soft, savory dumplings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir well for 1 minute to coat everything. This helps thicken the sauce.
  4. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Let the mixture simmer gently while you prepare the dumplings.
  5. To make the dumplings, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  6. Pour in the milk and melted butter. Stir just until combined; do not overmix the batter.
  7. Drop the dumpling batter by rounded tablespoons onto the simmering beef mixture, leaving a little space between each one.
  8. Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to low, and let the dumplings steam for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  9. Check one dumpling for doneness; it should be cooked through. Serve this rich ground beef supper hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor in the dumplings, add 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley to the dry ingredients.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy before adding the dumplings, let the beef mixture simmer uncovered for 5 minutes after adding the cream.
  • This recipe works well as a one pot beef and dumplings meal, minimizing cleanup.

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