Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup milk
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over beef and stir well. Slowly add broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire and thyme. Simmer 5–7 minutes to thicken.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to form a sticky dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering beef mixture. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Steam for 15–20 minutes. Do not lift lid.
- Remove lid, check that dumplings are cooked through. Garnish with herbs and serve hot.
Notes
Browning the beef thoroughly enhances flavor. Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings steam for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg