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Rabbit and Onion Casserole (Comlek Lepuri)

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time5 hrsTotal Time5 hrs 20 mins

Rabbit and Onion Casserole (Comlek Lepuri)

Rabbit Onions Casserole Featured

 1 whole rabbitcut in pieces or 6 rabbit legs
 2 lbs onionsroughly sliced in big wedges (big onions chop in 4 pieces)
 2 cups water
 3 fresh tomatoeschopped
 1 cup white wineor 1/4 balsamic vinegar
 3 bay leaves
 1 spring rosemary
 1 spring thyme
 1 stick small cinnamon stick
 5 garlic cloveschopped
 4 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp butter
 1 pinch saltto taste
 1 pinch pepperto taste
1

Wash the rabbit pieces well, then pat dry, put in a bowl with bay leaves and pour over vinegar. Cover and set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.

2

Preheat oven 370/380 F.

3

Season the rabbit with salt and pepper.

4

Melt the butter with 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy bottom pan. Brown the rabbit on all sides in medium-high heat. If all of them do not fit in one pan, you can fry them in batches. Remove rabbit from the pan and set aside.

5

On the same pan add the remaining oil, onions and garlic, stir them occasionally until golden about 15 minutes. This recipe can be cooked with baby onions or pearl onions also.

6

Pour white wine to de-glaze, let simmer for up to 4 minutes until it evaporates.

7

Return the rabbit pieces to the pan. Add tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, salt, pepper and water. Let it reach the boiling point then transfer the content in a deep casserole dish.

8

Cover tightly with foil and cook in the preheated oven for about 3-4 hours, until the liquid is thickened and meat falls of the bone.

9

Serve with crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 285Calories from Fat 124.00
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.01g21%

Saturated Fat 3.49g18%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Cholesterol 77.83mg26%
Sodium 710.65mg30%
Potassium 655.92mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 10.14g4%

Dietary Fiber 2.13g9%
Sugars 4.22g
Protein 27.83g56%

Vitamin A 2.55%
Vitamin C 11.96%
Calcium 5.28%
Iron 14.76%
Vitamin D 4.73%
Vitamin E 5.79%
Vitamin K 5.97%
Thiamin 15.25%
Riboflavin 17.93%
Niacin 62.04%
Vitamin B6 62.19%
Folate 7.70%
Vitamin B12 394.13%
Phosphorus 45.50%
Magnesium 9.83%
Zinc 21.15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.