Wild Rabbit and Morel Stew with Olive Oil Mash

A rich rabbit stew with dried morels and red wine, served alongside smooth, butter and olive oil mashed potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.1 kcals 3120.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.1 grams 224.5 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 48.7 grams 194.8 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
GrainsCereals
40
g
Plain Flour
for dredging
Liquids
200
ml
350
ml
Meat
1
piece
Wild Rabbit
cut into eight serving pieces
3
rashers
Smoked Streaky Bacon
cut into lardons
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
cloves
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
2
sprigs
Thyme
fresh leaves only
4
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped, for serving
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled and roughly chopped
40
g
Dried Morel Mushrooms
soaked in 150ml warm water for 30 minutes
1
kg
Potatoes
floury variety, peeled and cut into equal pieces

Steps

  • Coat rabbit pieces in a bowl of seasoned flour.
  • Brown rabbit in oil in a casserole dish and set aside.
  • Fry bacon in the same casserole until the fat is released.
  • Stir in onion, garlic, and thyme until vegetables soften.
  • Add morels with their liquid and wine, then reduce by half.
  • Pour in beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Return rabbit to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender.
  • Drain and dry potatoes over low heat for 15 seconds.
  • Mash potatoes with olive oil and butter until smooth.
  • Serve rabbit stew over the mash and garnish with parsley.