German Cabbage and Dumplings
This traditional German cabbage and dumplings dish is warm, hearty, and full of classic comfort food flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: One Pot, Stovetop
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cabbage:
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small head green cabbage, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp caraway seeds (optional, traditional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
For the Dumplings:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, melted
¾ cup milk
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4–5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and chopped cabbage. Season with salt, pepper, and caraway seeds if using.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage begins to soften.
Add broth and vinegar, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1–2 tablespoons each) over the simmering cabbage. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 15–18 minutes—don’t lift the lid during this time.
Once dumplings are puffed and cooked through, remove from heat.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Add crumbled bacon or smoked sausage for extra flavor.
To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth and skip meat add-ins.
For extra tender cabbage, simmer 5–10 minutes longer before adding dumplings.
Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days.
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