Wash and chop the parsley. Peel and finely chop the onion. Knead minced meat, egg, half onion, breadcrumbs and parsley. Season with pepper and salt if necessary. Form approx. 12 dumplings with moistened hands.
Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the dumplings in it for about 10 minutes. Clean and clean the mushrooms and cut them in half depending on their size. Remove the dumplings. Fry the mushrooms and remaining onion in the frying fat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Season with salt and pepper. Pour on cream and 3/8 litres of water and stir in broth. Add cranberries. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Add sauce thickener while stirring, bring to the boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat the dumplings in it. SpƤtzle or mashed potatoes taste good with them.