Print

Hearty One-Pot Ground Beef and Dumpling Stew

A close-up of a bowl filled with rich stew featuring tender ground beef and carrots, topped with two fluffy dumplings, representing ground beef and dumplings.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this comforting Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe for a satisfying, easy weeknight dinner. Fluffy dumplings top savory ground beef simmered in a rich gravy.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

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 with a spoon. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in the beef broth and water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the gravy to thicken slightly.
  6. While the stew simmers, prepare the dumpling batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. In a separate small bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  8. Stir the frozen peas and corn into the simmering beef mixture. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Drop the dumpling batter by rounded tablespoons onto the top of the simmering stew. Do not crowd the dumplings; leave space between them.
  10. Cover the pot tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. The dumplings will steam and become fluffy.
  11. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with a cup of dry red wine, letting it cook down for 5 minutes before adding the rest of the broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 5 minutes of simmering before adding the dumplings.
  • This recipe makes a great budget friendly beef recipe for feeding a crowd.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://devourdish.com/ground-beef-and-dumplings-recipe-one-pot/