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Hearty One-Pot Ground Beef and Dumplings

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich ground beef and dumplings, featuring carrots and celery in a savory brown gravy.
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Make this comforting Ground Beef and Dumplings dish in one pot for a satisfying, quick family dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients and results in tender beef and fluffy dumplings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade drop dumpling batter)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering beef mixture, stirring constantly until the broth thickens slightly.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough (or dumpling batter) directly onto the simmering beef mixture, leaving a little space between each piece. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  6. Cover the pot tightly and let the dumplings steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Check the dumplings; they should be puffed and cooked through. Serve hot in bowls.

Notes

  • For quicker cleanup, use a large Dutch oven that can go from stovetop to table.
  • If you prefer soupier dumplings, add an extra 1/2 cup of beef broth before adding the dumplings.
  • You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables for fresh carrots and celery if you need a faster prep time.

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