Instructions:
Make the Broth:
In a large pot (6 gallons or similar), fill it 3/4 full with water.
Add the soup hens, chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, beet, chicken base, and beef base to the pot.
Bring to a low simmer, ensuring it does not boil, as boiling can make the broth cloudy.
Let the broth simmer for about 6 hours, occasionally skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Beef Dumplings:
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into small dumplings, about the size of a tablespoon.
Cook the Dumplings:
After the broth has simmered for 6 hours, strain the broth to remove the solid ingredients.
Return the clear broth to the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Carefully add the beef dumplings to the simmering broth. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
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