RABBIT, CARROT, LEEK, AND GREEN BEAN RAGOûT

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Categories     Stew     Rabbit     Leek     Green Bean     Carrot     White Wine     Fall     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3-pound) rabbit (thawed if frozen), cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf (not California)
4 small (2-inch) red onions (1/2 pound total)
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 pound small (1-inch) boiling potatoes (about 8)
1/2 pound haricots verts or regular green beans, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Remove fat, kidneys, and liver from rabbit if necessary. Pat rabbit dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a wide 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown rabbit in 2 batches, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer as browned to a plate. Add wine to pot and boil 30 seconds. Add broth and deglaze pot by boiling, scraping up brown bits. Mince and mash garlic with thyme and salt and stir into broth with bay leaf and rabbit. Simmer, covered, 40 minutes.
  • While rabbit is simmering, quarter onions lengthwise, leaving enough of core intact to keep layers together. Soak leeks in a large bowl of water 10 minutes, agitating occasionally to dislodge any sand and letting sand sink to bottom of bowl. Lift leeks out of water.
  • Scatter onions, leeks, carrots, and potatoes over and around rabbit and continue to simmer, covered, until rabbit and vegetables are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • When rabbit is almost done, cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes, and drain in a colander.
  • Stir beans into ragout, then transfer rabbit and vegetables with a slotted spoon to a deep platter and keep warm. Boil cooking liquid until reduced to about 3/4 cup and whisk in remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter. Pour some of sauce over rabbit and vegetables and serve the rest on the side.

Umar G
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I'm not sure about this recipe. Rabbit is a bit too gamey for my taste.


Tebogo Manne
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This rabbit ragout looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Gaella Kitenge
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my rabbit ragout turned out terrible. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Eyuel Fekado
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The rabbit ragout was so flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Dustin Lopez
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Not a fan of rabbit, but this dish was surprisingly good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.


Stephen Myall
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The rabbit ragout was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the rabbit meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


cara johnson
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This rabbit ragout was a bit of a disappointment. The rabbit meat was a bit tough, and the vegetables were overcooked. The sauce was also bland and lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Israr Aseer
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This was my first time cooking rabbit, and I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was mild and tender, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and complemented the rabbit well. I'll definitely be making this again.


Killa CK
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Absolutely loved this rabbit ragout! The rabbit meat was cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were perfectly tender. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Sanjay Pal
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This rabbit ragout was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of flavors from the rabbit, carrots, leeks, and green beans was simply exquisite. The texture of the rabbit was tender and juicy, while the vegetables retained their vibrant col