Rabbit Cacciatori

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Rabbit Cacciatori offers tender rabbit meat simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, red wine, and balsamic vinegar. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, combining bold flavors with a comforting, rustic Italian appeal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. rabbit, quartered ⓘ
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil ⓘ
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped ⓘ
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
  • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes ⓘ
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine ⓘ
  • 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. oregano ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. sweet basil ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. rosemary ⓘ
  • salt and pepper to taste ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large casserole dish over medium heat.
  3. Add the quartered rabbit pieces and brown them on all sides.
  4. Remove the rabbit and set aside.
  5. In the same dish, add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until softened.
  6. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  7. Return the rabbit to the casserole dish, ensuring it is covered with the sauce.
  8. Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the rabbit is tender and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

574 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 52.1g 19% DV
Fiber 16.6g 59% DV
Sugar 11g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9979.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 996.8mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 20.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 99.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 18.9mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 522.8mg 40% DV
Iron 14.1mg 78% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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