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.
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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season rabbit bones with mirepoix base, and place in a 9×13 inch baking dish or similar. Roast for 30 minutes, or until browned and fragrant.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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).
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Serve casserole in the pan, topped with fried bread (or croutons) and sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 1112 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat50g | 63% |
Saturated Fat16g | 79% |
Cholesterol255mg | 85% |
Sodium1319mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate64g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 26% |
Total Sugars16g | |
Protein97g | |
Vitamin C35mg | 175% |
Calcium146mg | 11% |
Iron10mg | 56% |
Potassium2028mg | 43% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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