Rabbit Stew – Kouneli Stifado

Posted on Jul 22nd, 2021

by George Christidis

Categories:

Entree

Stifado is a traditional and hearty Greek rabbit stew. The recipes vary depending where you’re at in Greece, but my favorite is a Zakynthian style with flavors of cinnamon and allspice

INGREDIENTS

1 rabbit – cut into pieces

10-12 pearl onions

3 cloves garlic diced

1 cup red wine

2 cups Chicken broth

1 cinnamon stick

4-5 allspice (optional)

1 can tomato sauce/puree

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Olive Oil

Bay Leaf

Salt and Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a deep pan or pot, heat some olive oil
Season the rabbit with salt and pepper and brown the outsides 2-3 mins
After you’ve developed some color, add the pearl onions and garlic and continue cooking 2-3 mins
Deglaze the pan with red wine and tomato sauce
Add enough chicken broth to barely cover the rabbit and add the red wine vinegar, bay leaves, cinnamon, and allspice.
Drizzle with a little olive oil
Bring up to temperature and reduce to a simmer
Cover and let simmer for approximately 1 hour, checking every once in a while and mixing as necessary
Remove the lid and let reduce until the sauce thickens a bit

NOTES

This dish is traditional, simple and delicious. This recipe is also traditionally make with beef.