Ground Beef and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 3/4 cup milk
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)