1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 cup water
2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
15 oz can kidney beans, drained
16 oz can stewed tomatoes,
1 undrained
1 recipe cheese dumplings
1 (see recipe)
Directions
Cook ground beef in Dutch oven, stirring occasionally, until brown;
drain. Stir in cabbage, celery and onions. Cook stirring
occasionally, until vegetables are light brown. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. While beef mixture is
simmering, prepare Cheese Dumplings (see recipe). Drop dumpling dough
by 10 to 12 spoonfuls onto hot beef mixture (do not drop directly
into liquid). Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes
longer.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Cabbage; Dutch Oven; Soup; Stew; Vegetable
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