MEXICAN BEEF AND DUMPLINGS

Mexican Beef and Dumplings image

"My husband and I love this spicy ground beef concoction seasoned with chili powder," shares Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "The cornmeal dumplings-are a fun variation, and they can be stirred up in no time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , For the dumplings, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; stir in milk just until combined. Drop into eight mounds onto boiling mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the dumplings test done. (Do not lift the cover while simmering.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.