RABBIT CASSEROLE

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Rabbit and smoked bacon casserole, flavored with chocolate, vegetables, and potatoes, then garnished with croutons and fresh parsley. The chocolate is optional, but adds a sophisticated twist to the flavors.

Provided by DOSTANDEN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Rabbit

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 slices white bread
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 1112.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 254.5 mg, Fat 49.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 97.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1318.7 mg, Sugar 16 g

Amir Charles
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rabbit. I usually make a big batch of rabbit stew, and then I use the leftovers to make this casserole. It's a quick and easy meal, and it's always delicious.


Portia Mosepele
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The rabbit is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


bunmi soye
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This was the first time I've ever cooked rabbit, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The rabbit was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Ghosty Hooman
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I'm a single guy, and I don't cook very often. But this recipe was so easy to follow, even I could do it. The rabbit casserole was delicious, and I had leftovers for lunch the next day.


Joshua Calix
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. The rabbit was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Hem Giri
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This casserole was easy to make and very affordable. I used a whole rabbit, and it yielded a lot of meat. I also used frozen vegetables, which made it even easier. The whole family loved it!


Jai from the A
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I'm not a big fan of rabbit, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Rm Rahat
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. The rabbit was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. We served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a perfect mea


Matilda Haroe
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables, and I've even added different spices to the sauce. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to change up your dinner routine.


Sk Rahim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rabbit. I usually make a big batch of rabbit stew, and then I use the leftovers to make this casserole. It's a quick and easy meal, and it's always delicious.


Jasim Bangash
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The rabbit is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


crazy xyz
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This was the first time I've ever cooked rabbit, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The rabbit was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Angie yamilette De la torre sanchez
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I'm a single guy, and I don't cook very often. But this recipe was so easy to follow, even I could do it. The rabbit casserole was delicious, and I had leftovers for lunch the next day.


Tiens International /FSD
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. The rabbit was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Anas Rasheed
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This casserole was easy to make and very affordable. I used a whole rabbit, and it yielded a lot of meat. I also used frozen vegetables, which made it even easier. The whole family loved it!


Gynsley lebrum
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I'm not a big fan of rabbit, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


laiba farooq
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the rabbit, and they couldn't believe that I had made it myself. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Sardar Huseen
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The rabbit was incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a complete meal.


Ikram Adde
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I've never cooked rabbit before, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable. The casserole was a hit with my family, and they all asked for seconds. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.


Citybest Richmond
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This rabbit casserole recipe was absolutely delicious! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.