Rabbit Stifado

Transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean with this rich and aromatic Rabbit Stifado—a quintessential Greek stew brimming with bold flavors and rustic charm. This hearty dish features tender rabbit, slowly simmered with sweet caramelized shallots, garlic, and a fragrant medley of warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. A luscious tomato and red wine sauce brings depth and complexity, while a splash of red wine vinegar adds a tangy balance. Perfect for cozy dinners, this traditional recipe is best served with crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. Wholesome, slow-cooked, and brimming with authentic flavors, Rabbit Stifado is the ultimate comfort food with a Mediterranean twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole rabbit, jointed into pieces
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 15 whole shallots, peeled
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 250 ml red wine
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 4 pieces whole cloves
• 3 pieces allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 250 ml water or chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the rabbit pieces and sear them on all sides until golden brown. Remove the rabbit and set aside.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sauté the peeled shallots until caramelized and golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Deglaze the pot by pouring in the red wine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the red wine vinegar, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. Mix well.

Step 6

Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice berries, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Return the seared rabbit pieces to the pot, nestling them into the sauce.

Step 8

Pour in the water or chicken stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the rabbit is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally and add a little more water if the sauce becomes too thick.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Discard the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice berries before serving.

Step 11

Serve the Rabbit Stifado warm, optionally garnished with chopped parsley. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2905.1 grams (2905.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3945

Total Fat 177.50g	228%
Saturated Fat 46.40g	232%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 1230mg	410%
Sodium 3164mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 153.60g	56%
Dietary Fiber 28.60g	102%
Total Sugars 69.00g
Protein 396.60g	793%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 705mg	54%
Iron 47mg	260%
Potassium 7694mg	164%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 41.8%

Carbs: 16.2%