Description
Juicy German Cabbage and Dumplings is a warm, comforting dish that brings the flavors of Germany right to your table. This hearty recipe features tender cabbage sautéed with sweet onions, paired with fluffy dumplings made from scratch. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this meal promises to warm your heart and soul while satisfying even the most discerning palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and sliced
- 2 large starchy potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in sliced cabbage, season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Sauté for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix in flour and eggs to form a dough; adjust consistency with more flour if necessary.
- Shape dough into balls about one inch in diameter.
- Bring salted water to a gentle boil, adding dumplings and cabbage mixture. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes until dumplings float.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg