MALTESE RABBIT STEW

Ingredients

1Kg/2.2lb Rabbit Pieces

1 Large Onion, chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, chopped

2 Carrots, sliced

2/3 Potatoes, diced

1/2 Cup Frozen Peas

100ml Red Wine

150ml Water

1 Beef Stock Pot

2 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 Tbls Tomato Paste

1/4 Tsp Sugar

2 Bay Leaves

1/2 Tsp Allspice

1/2 Tsp Thyme

400g/14.11oz Tin Diced Tomatoes

Rabbit Seasoning

Salt and pepper

 

Method:

Season the rabbit pieces with rabbit seasoning, salt and pepper.

Brown the rabbit in a little olive oil and butter. Remove from pan and set aside.

To the same pan add the onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes. When the onions start to soften add the frozen peas, stir through then add all remaining ingredients. Stir through and add the rabbit with its juices.

Cover, bring to boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until veggies are cooked and rabbit is tender.

Serve with spaghetti or with lots of Maltese bread