Rabbit Stew

Name: Rabbit Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil ((extra virgin (EVOO), or use beef tallow)); 3 lbs rabbit ((1 rabbit, whole or cut into pieces)); 2 cups celery ((chopped)); 2 tsp garlic ((2 cloves crushed or minced)); 2-3 medium shallots ((sliced)); 1 tsp seasoned salt; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 2 whole bay leaves; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups carrots ((diced)); 1½ lbs potatoes ((any variety of red, yellow, or russet, cut into approximately 1-inch pieces)); 8 cups chicken broth ((or vegetable broth, water, or a combination of both)); ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup cold water; 1 Tbsp butter ((optional)); 2 strips bacon ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 30min

Rabbit stew is a rich and hearty dinner with plenty of tender vegetables and potatoes to keep you comfortably full. It is simmered low and slow until the rabbit falls off the bone adding savory flavor to the broth and veggies. Next time you're craving a cozy, satisfying dinner, try my simple rabbit stew.1x recipe yields 4 servings, but it's incredibly easy to 2x or 3x this recipe if you have enough rabbit meat available.

Updated at: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:32:52 GMT