9 stew dumpling recipes

Hearty leftover turkey stew with fluffy dumplings, parsnips, carrots, and green beans in a rich homemade stock. The best way to turn your Thanksgiving carcass into a whole new meal.

Hearty vegetarian stew with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips topped with homemade walnut dumplings. Slow-simmered for deep, rustic flavor.

Liver dumplings (leberknödel) blend scraped beef liver with lard, breadcrumbs, egg, and parsley, then poach in clear broth. Single-serving Austrian-German soup garnish.

Traditional Swabian meat dumplings made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and parsley, simmered gently in salted water. Serve in hot beef broth for a cozy German soup.

Original Bisquick dumplings recipe straight from the box. Two ingredients, 15 minutes, fluffy every time. Drop into your favorite soup or stew and let them steam until pillowy soft.

Bisquick dumplings are the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple soups and stews into hearty, satisfying meals. Introduced in the 1930s, Bisquick revolutionized home cooking by offering a convenient baking mix that saved time without sacrificing flavor. Today, these dumplings remain a beloved staple, cherished for their fluffy texture and versatility. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe delivers foolproof results every time—perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings.

Austrian bread dumplings (Semmelknödel) turn stale bread, a single egg, and milk into pillowy poached dumplings flavored with fresh herbs. Drop them into broth or serve alongside roasts and stews to soak up gravy.

German hasenpfeffer: rabbit braised with bacon, carrots and mushrooms in a vinegar-spiked broth, finished with sour cream. The classic German hunter's stew over noodles or dumplings.

Loaded vegetable stew with dolma simmers fish-and-rice dumplings in a paprika, cumin, and turmeric-spiced broth with carrot, daikon, tomato, and zucchini. A Persian-leaning seafood stew you eat with a spoon.