Ground Beef and Dumplings is a delicious comfort dish loaded with ground beef, mixed veggies and Pillsbury biscuit dumplings all cooked in a creamy and flavourful soup mixture.
Ground Beef and Dumplings is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for weeknights.
This dish is a tasty twist on the classic chicken and dumplings.
This creamy hamburger and dumplings recipe takes just over thirty minutes from start to finish and serves four people.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Ground Beef and Dumplings
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar soup
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of bacon soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough ( I used a 12 oz package with 10 biscuits)
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Step by Step Instructions for Making Ground Beef and Dumplings
STEP 1:
To make this ground beef and dumplings, I started by heating some olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Once the oil was hot, I added some lean ground beef to the pot.
STEP 2:
I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.
I added some diced onions to the pot with the ground beef as it was cooking.
STEP 3:
I continued stirring and cooking until the ground beef was fully browned and the onions were translucent.
STEP 4:
I added some chopped garlic and Italian seasoning to the pot.
I stirred well and continued cooking for about a minute.
STEP 5:
I added a can of condensed cheddar soup and a can of condensed cream of bacon soup to the pot.
I also added some chicken broth and half and half cream to the pot.
STEP 6:
I stirred all of the ingredients together until well combined.
STEP 7:
I added some frozen mixed veggies.
I stirred the veggies into the soup mixture.
I brought the liquid to a boil.
STEP 8:
While I was waiting for it to boil I opened a can of Pillsbury refrigerated biscuit dough.
I cut each of the biscuits into six pieces.
STEP 9:
Once the liquid was boiling I added the biscuit dough pieces to the pot.
I stirred well, placed a lid on the pot and reduced the heat to medium-low.
I left the ground beef and dumplings to simmer for fifteen minutes.
STEP 10:
After fifteen minutes I removed the lid and stirred the contents well.
I removed the dish from the heat and allowed it to rest for a few minutes.
Then the ground beef and dumplings were ready to serve.
This comforting dish combines hearty ground beef, tender dumplings, and a rich, creamy sauce made from cream of bacon and cheddar soups.
The frozen mixed vegetables add a pop of color, texture, and a touch of freshness to the dish.
The Pillsbury biscuit dough pieces transform into fluffy dumplings as they bake.
The cream of bacon and cheddar soups create a luscious, velvety sauce that coats every bite, bringing a smoky, cheesy flavor that ties everything together.
This easy, one-pan meal is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, making it a family favorite for busy weeknights.
If you are looking for an easy ground beef dinner recipe, then you need to try this Ground Beef and Dumplings!
How should I store Ground Beef and Dumplings?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
What substitutions could I make?
- Condensed Cheddar Soup and Cream of Bacon Soup: You can use any 2 cans of cream of soup for this recipe. Cream of chicken, cream of mushroom and cream of broccoli would all work well.
- Half and Half Cream: You can use milk or a heavier cream in place of the half and half it will just change the thickness of your broth.
- Frozen Mixed Veggies: You can use any frozen, canned or fresh vegetables for this recipe according to your preferences.
What should I serve with Ground Beef and Dumplings?
- Garden Salad: A simple salad with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette.
- Roasted Vegetables: Carrots, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper for added texture and flavor.
- Cornbread: A slightly sweet cornbread can balance the savory flavors of ground beef and dumplings.
- Steamed Asparagus: Lightly steamed asparagus with a squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright note to the meal.
Ground Beef and Dumplings
Ground Beef and Dumplings is a delicious comfort dish loaded with ground beef, mixed veggies and Pillsbury biscuit dumplings all cooked in a creamy and flavourful soup mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar soup
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of bacon soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough ( I used a 12 oz package with 10 biscuits)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and crumble it well.
- Add the diced onions to the ground beef. Stir well and continue cooking until the ground beef is fully browned and the onions are translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir well and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the cheddar soup, cream of bacon soup, chicken broth and half and half to the pot. Stir until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the frozen mixed veggies to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil.
- While waiting for the liquid to boil, open the package of biscuits and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces.
- Once the liquid is boiling, add the biscuit dough pieces to the pot.
- Stir well, place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Leave to simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes remove the lid from the pot and stir well. Remove the pot from the heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes to thicken up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 951Total Fat: 65gSaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 261mgSodium: 1514mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 6gSugar: 14gProtein: 50g
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