Rabbit in the oven with beer sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds rabbit, cut into pieces
• 4 tablespoons flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Coat rabbit pieces in flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Melt butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the rabbit pieces and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
4. Remove rabbit from the pan and set aside.
5. Add onion to the same pan and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
6. Add beef broth, beer, tomato paste, and bay leaves to the pan and bring to a boil.
7. Return rabbit pieces to the pan and cover with the sauce.
8. Cover the pan with foil and place in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
9. Remove the foil and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes until the rabbit is tender and the sauce has thickened.
10. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Verdict:

This dish is a flavorful and hearty way to enjoy rabbit. The beer sauce adds complexity to the flavors and complements the tender meat. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Serving Suggestions:

• Mashed potatoes
• Roasted vegetables
• Crusty bread
• Red wine