Maltese Rabbit Stew

• oil1⁄4 cup
• rabbit, cut in pieces↗3 lbs
• onion, chopped↗1
• garlic clove, chopped↗1
• red wine↗1⁄2 cup
• bay leaf↗1
• beef bouillon cube↗1
• nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• tomato paste↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt and pepper
• large potatoes, peeled and quartered↗4
• carrots, chopped↗2
• peas↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook rabbit, onion, and garlic until rabbit is browned.

3. 3

   Add wine, bay leaf, bouillon, nutmeg, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Add potatoes, carrots, and peas.

5. 5

   Add enough water to cover.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.

7. 7

   Cook until potatoes are done, about one hour.