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A one-pot favorite featuring juicy ground beef, rich gravy, and tender dumplings—simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Dumplings:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.

  • Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.

  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

  • Slowly add broth while stirring. Mix in Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

  • Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Add frozen vegetables.

  • In a bowl, combine dumpling ingredients to make a soft dough.

  • Drop spoonfuls of dough over the stew. Cover and steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

  • Check that dumplings are cooked through. Serve hot, garnished with herbs if desired.