Description
A hearty and comforting dish combining savory ground beef with fluffy, steamed dumplings. This quick and easy recipe features a rich beef mixture simmered with aromatic spices and vegetables, topped with soft dumplings that steam to perfection. Ideal for a satisfying family meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Frozen Vegetables
Dumplings
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/4 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Milk
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until no longer pink and nicely browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat carefully.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix Tomato Paste and Flour: Stir in the tomato paste and flour, mixing well to coat the beef evenly. Gradually add the beef broth while stirring constantly to create a smooth mixture.
- Season and Simmer: Add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Prepare the Dumpling Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined to form a dough.
- Add Dumplings to Beef Mixture: Drop heaping tablespoons of the dumpling dough onto the simmering beef mixture, aiming to form 6-8 dumplings. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
- Steam and Serve: Let the dumplings steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to retain the steam. Afterward, remove the lid and let the dish sit uncovered for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Use chicken broth instead of beef broth if preferred.
- Fresh vegetables can replace frozen for a fresher taste.
- Plant-based milk and margarine are suitable dairy-free alternatives.
- Do not lift the lid during steaming to ensure dumplings cook properly.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free all-purpose flour in the dumpling dough.
