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Italian Spinach Dumpling & Ground Beef Stew
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Fluffy and tender spinach-cheese dumplings on top of a hearty stovetop stew.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (any kind)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons creamy garlic dressing or 2 tablespoons italian salad dressing
1/4 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg
1/4-1/3 cup milk
Directions:
1. In large skillet, brown ground beef in 2 tablespoons of oil; drain.
2. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, salad dressing, and water; mix well.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat, simmer while preparing dumplings, stirring occasionally.
5. In medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; blend well.
6. In small bowl, combine spinach, cheese, 2 tablespoons of oil, egg and 1/4 cup of milk; mix well.
7. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened, adding more milk if necessary to form a soft dough.
8. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto hot stew mixture.
9. Cover tightly.
10. Simmer 12-15 minutes or until the dumplings are fluffy and no longer doughy on bottom.
By RecipeOfHealth.com