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Ground Beef and Dumplings

Healthy Fact of the Day

Ground beef provides high-quality protein and iron, while mixed vegetables add fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Using one skillet reduces cleanup and helps flavors meld together beautifully.

This Ground Beef and Dumplings recipe delivers pure comfort food satisfaction with minimal effort. Tender ground beef combines with vegetables in a creamy, savory base while fluffy biscuit dumplings steam to perfection right on top. It’s the kind of hearty, one-skillet meal that brings the whole family to the table on busy weeknights.

If you love this comforting style, you’ll want to try our Hamburger Steak in Creamy Dill Sauce for another satisfying ground beef dinner. For more dumpling-style comfort, our Chicken & Waffle Casserole offers that same cozy, all-in-one appeal that makes this dish so wonderfully filling.

Ground Beef and Dumplings

Ground Beef and Dumplings

Recipe by Daily Disher

Ground Beef and Dumplings is a cozy one-skillet dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and fluffy biscuit dumplings all simmered together in a rich, savory broth.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.0 from 4 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef

    • 1/2 cup chopped onion

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 cup beef broth

    • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

    • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

    Directions

    • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
    • Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
    • Pour in the beef broth and cream of mushroom soup, stirring to combine all ingredients in the skillet.
    • Add the frozen mixed vegetables and black pepper, stirring to distribute them evenly within the mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer.
    • Cut each biscuit in half and gently place them on top of the beef mixture, covering the surface evenly.
    • Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. This allows the biscuits to cook thoroughly in the steam.
    • When the biscuits are fully puffed and cooked through, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the dish hot in bowls.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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    4.0 from 4 votes

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