Description
This Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal combining savory browned beef and onions in a creamy broth with mixed vegetables, topped with tender biscuit dumplings simmered to perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of bacon soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
Dumplings
- 1 (12 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (10 biscuits)
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up well with a spoon, then add diced onions. Cook until the beef is browned and onions become translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Flavor and Liquids: Stir in the chopped garlic and Italian seasoning to the browned mixture. Then add the condensed cheddar cheese soup, cream of bacon soup, chicken broth, and half and half. Mix thoroughly until the soups are fully incorporated.
- Simmer with Vegetables: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and bring the entire mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Dumplings: While the soup mixture is boiling, cut each biscuit from the refrigerated dough into 6 pieces, creating small dumpling-sized portions.
- Cook Dumplings: Add the biscuit pieces directly into the boiling soup. Stir gently to distribute them evenly. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the dumplings simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through and fluffy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lid and give the stew a gentle stir. Take the pot off the heat and allow it to rest for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Serve the dish hot for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and grease in the dish.
- Frozen mixed vegetables add convenience, but fresh vegetables can be substituted if preferred.
- Cutting the biscuit dough into smaller pieces ensures even cooking and delicate dumplings.
- Letting the stew rest after cooking helps thicken the broth and meld flavors.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when adding the Italian seasoning.
