Maltese Rabbit Stew

Maltese Rabbit Stew
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    78

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with this rich and comforting Maltese Rabbit Stew. Tender rabbit, simmered in a fragrant wine-infused broth with garden vegetables, creates a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed island of Malta.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    77 g
  • Cholesterol
    183 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    75 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    459 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    32 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. (2 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

Add the rabbit pieces, onion, and garlic to the pot. Cook, turning the rabbit occasionally, until the rabbit is browned on all sides and the onion and garlic are softened and fragrant. (8-10 minutes)

03

Step
3 mins

Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the bay leaf, beef bouillon cube, nutmeg, tomato paste, and sugar. Season generously with salt and pepper. (3 minutes)

04

Step
2 mins

Add the potatoes, carrots, and peas to the pot. Pour in enough water to just cover the ingredients. (2 minutes)

05

Step
1 hrs

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the potatoes are tender and the rabbit is cooked through and falling off the bone. (60 minutes)

06

Step
1 mins

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

For a richer flavor, marinate the rabbit pieces in the red wine for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator, before cooking.
If you don't have red wine, you can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the stew, such as celery, parsnips, or turnips.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread for soaking up the delicious broth.

Dayne Leffler

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 26 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Reinhold Padberg

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the stew turned out amazing. My family loved it!

  • Levi Lakin

    I couldn't find rabbit, so I used chicken thighs, and it was still fantastic.

  • Wilbert Dickens

    Absolutely delicious! The rabbit was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Jerel Mann

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat, and it was perfect.

  • Jada Morar

    This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. So comforting and satisfying.

  • Sadie Mohr

    Be sure to brown the rabbit well - it really builds the flavor of the stew.

  • Garland Runolfsson

    Next time, I will try adding some mushrooms for extra earthiness.

  • Jazmyne Lockman

    The secret is using good quality red wine. It makes all the difference.

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