Rustic Rabbit Stew Recipe

🍲 Rustic Rabbit Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.5–2 kg rabbit (cut into pieces)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Brown the rabbit:
   • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
   • Season rabbit pieces with salt and pepper.
   • Brown them in batches until golden, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Deglaze:
   • Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Simmer:
   • Add tomato paste, herbs, potatoes, and stock.
   • Return the rabbit to the pot.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until rabbit is tender.
5. Finish:
   • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.