Description
This Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe combines hearty ground beef cooked with flavorful onions, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a creamy soup-based broth, studded with mixed vegetables and topped with soft, fluffy biscuit dumplings. Finished with a simmer to meld flavors perfectly, this comforting dish comes together in just 35 minutes and serves four, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
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 lean ground beef and crumble it well as it cooks. Stir in the diced yellow onions and continue cooking until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onions are translucent, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Flavor and Liquids: Stir in the chopped garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef mixture. Then, add in the condensed cheddar cheese soup, condensed cream of bacon soup, chicken broth, and half and half. Stir everything together until well combined, creating a creamy and flavorful base.
- Simmer with Vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the pot and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Dumplings: While waiting for the mixture to boil, cut each biscuit dough biscuit into 6 smaller pieces, setting them aside for the next step.
- Cook Dumplings: Once the mixture is boiling, carefully add the biscuit pieces into it. Stir gently to distribute the dumplings evenly throughout the pot. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let everything simmer for 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lid and stir the stew gently. Take the pot off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the stew to thicken slightly. Serve the dish hot for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half and half with whole milk or light cream.
- Feel free to switch frozen mixed vegetables with fresh ones, such as diced carrots, peas, and corn.
- If you prefer spicier flavors, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
- Use a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot for best heat distribution and to avoid sticking.
- This dish keeps well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
