Ground Rabbit is a great way to showcase the tenderness and unique flavor of rabbit meat. Whether you are looking for an appetizer, main course, or side dish, our rabbit is a versatile and flavorful option that everyone will enjoy.
Grupo Hermi is one of the most trusted rabbit producers in Europe. With over 40 years of expertise, their attention to detail results in a high-quality product. Tender and flavorful, this rabbit has a delicate yet discernable true rabbit flavor with no unpleasant aftertastes that are common to lower quality imported rabbit. Grupo Hermi's rabbits are humanely raised and are fed a well-balanced and nutritious vegetarian diet. The rabbit is air chilled, which allows for the preservation of its delicate flavor and tender texture, prior to being ground. Compared to water-chilling, it's more environmentally friendly and better for the quality of the rabbit, as the meat doesn't absorb water during the chilling process.
Recipe for Ground Rabbit Shepherd's Pie:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes peeled and quartered - 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter - 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) - 1-2 cups vegetables—diced carrots, corn, peas - 1 1/2 lbs ground rabbit meat - 1/2 cup chicken broth - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice
Preparation:
Boil the peeled potatoes.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until tender, about 6 to 10 minutes. If you are including vegetables, add them according to their cooking time. Carrots should be cooked with the onions, because they take as long to cook as the onions do. If you are including peas or corn, add them toward the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat starts to cook, as they take very little cooking time.
Add ground rabbit to the pan with the onions and vegetables. Cook until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth. Bring the broth to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, adding more chicken broth if necessary to keep the meat from drying out.
When the potatoes are done cooking (a fork can easily pierce), remove them from the pot and place them in a bowl with the remaining 4 Tbsp of butter. Mash with a fork or potato masher, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the rabbit, onions, and vegetables (if using) in an even layer in a large baking dish (8×13 casserole). Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the ground rabbit. Rough up the surface of the mashed potatoes with a fork so there are peaks that will get well browned. You can even use a fork to make creative designs in the mashed potatoes.
Place in a 400°F oven and cook until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. If necessary, broil for the last few minutes to help the surface of the mashed potatoes brown.
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