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Smothered Rabbit

Seared rabbit pieces braised under a blanket of onion gravy until tender, in the same style as smothered chicken.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole rabbit cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season rabbit pieces with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Heat avocado oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear rabbit pieces 3–4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook 8–10 minutes, until caramelized. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits, then whisk in xanthan gum to lightly thicken.
  • Return rabbit to the skillet, cover, and simmer 35–40 minutes, until tender.
  • Serve smothered in gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g
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