Ingredients and Weight:
- Rabbit, 2 lbs (any supermarket)
- Bacon, 6 slices (any supermarket)
- Onion, 1 medium (any supermarket)
- Carrot, 1 medium (any supermarket)
- Celery, 1 stalk (any supermarket)
- Garlic, 3 cloves (any supermarket)
- Ground cloves, 1 tsp (any supermarket)
- Ground allspice, 1/2 tsp (any supermarket)
- Bay leaves, 2 (any supermarket)
- Dry red wine, 1 cup (any supermarket)
- Beef broth, 2 cups (any supermarket)
- Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (any supermarket)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
2 hours
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cut rabbit into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Add rabbit pieces to the pot and brown on all sides. Remove rabbit and set aside.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
- Stir in cloves, allspice, and bay leaves.
- Add wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Return rabbit and bacon to the pot. Add beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until rabbit is tender.
- Stir in parsley.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Protein: 25 grams per serving
- Fat: 15 grams per serving
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams per serving
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Tender and juicy rabbit
- Savory and aromatic spices
- Perfect for a cold winter night
User Comments:
- "This stew was absolutely delicious! The rabbit was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again." - Sarah
- "I was hesitant to try rabbit stew, but I'm glad I did. This dish was surprisingly good. The spices were perfectly balanced and the stew was very hearty." - John
- "This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The stew is elegant and impressive, and it's sure to please everyone at your table." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cut the rabbit into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
- If you can't find rabbit, you can substitute chicken or pork.
- Serve the stew with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a complete meal.
