Description
This Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe is a hearty and comforting dish thatโs perfect for a cozy weeknight meal! Tender ground beef, a rich and creamy sauce, and fluffy dumplings come together in one pot for a satisfying and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 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
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 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 ground beef and crumble well. Add diced onions and cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Add Flavor and Liquids: Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning. Add cheddar cheese soup, cream of bacon soup, chicken broth, and half and half. Stir until well combined.
- Simmer with Vegetables: Add frozen mixed vegetables and bring to a boil.
- Prepare Dumplings: While the mixture boils, cut each biscuit into 6 pieces.
- Cook Dumplings: Add biscuit pieces to the boiling mixture. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lid and stir. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes to thicken. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- If you donโt have cream of bacon soup, you can substitute cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) towards the end of the cooking time.
- Serve with a side salad or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ยฝ cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg