Description
A simple recipe for hearty ground beef stew topped with soft dumplings, perfect for a cold evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- While the stew simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Drop the dumpling batter by spoonfuls onto the simmering stew. Do not crowd the dumplings.
- Cover the pot tightly and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use low-sodium beef broth and add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce with the broth.
- If the stew seems too thick after cooking, stir in a small amount of extra broth or water.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: ground beef, dumplings, beef stew, comfort food, easy dinner