German Cabbage and Dumplings
Warm up with this hearty cabbage and dumpling stew inspired by old world flavors. Simple ingredients come together for serious comfort food.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder optional
- 1/4 tsp baking soda optional
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1-3 Tbsp milk if needed
- For the Cabbage:
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 medium head cabbage chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Make dumplings: Mix together flour, thyme, pepper, salt, baking powder/soda if using.
- Make a well and add beaten eggs. Mix into a stiff dough, adding milk if needed.
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Use a spoon dipped in hot water to scoop tablespoon sized dumplings. Drop into boiling water.
- Once dumplings float, they are done. Remove with slotted spoon.
- Make cabbage: Sauté onion in 2 Tbsp butter until softened, about 8-10 mins.
- Add remaining butter, cabbage, stock, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender.
- Add dumplings to cabbage and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Enjoy this hearty and comforting stew!