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How to Make Rabbit Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rabbit casserole is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This rich and flavorful dish is the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. The tender and succulent rabbit meat combined with a variety of hearty vegetables and aromatic herbs creates a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

One of the reasons why rabbit casserole is such a popular dish is because of its versatility. It can be made with a wide ra...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (2 pound) rabbits, dressed and deboned, bones reserved
  • 1 tablespoon mirepoix base
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 1 turnip, diced
  • 2 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • ½ pound smoked bacon, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 slices white bread
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season rabbit bones with mirepoix base, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish or similar. Roast for 30 minutes, or until browned and fragrant.
  • Remove rabbit bones to a saucepan, and add enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium-high heat until the liquid is reduced by half to provide a stock for the recipe. This will take up to 30 minutes depending on the size of your pan.
  • Mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat rabbit pieces with the seasoned flour. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the dish used to bake the rabbit bones. Cook rabbit pieces over medium-high heat, or in the oven, just until evenly browned on the outside.
  • Remove rabbit pieces, and add the carrots, onion, leek, turnip and potatoes. Add bacon, and if necessary, a little more oil. Place the rabbit pieces over the vegetables. Mix together your homemade rabbit stock and tomato puree; pour into the baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the rabbit casserole for about 1 hour, or until rabbit is cooked through. Adjust the seasonings to taste. If you wish to use the chocolate, mix it in at this time.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Trim the crusts from the bread slices, and slice in half diagonally or into cubes. Fry bread in oil until lightly browned.
  • Serve casserole in the pan, topped with fried bread (or croutons) and sprinkled with chopped parsley.

    • Nutrition

    1112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 255mg
    • Sodium: 1319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 97g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 146mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 2028mg

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