01 -
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the rabbit pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove the rabbit and set aside.
02 -
In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
03 -
Add the mushrooms and cook until they are browned.
04 -
Return the rabbit to the pot and stir in the white wine, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
05 -
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 1 hour, or until the rabbit is tender.
06 -
Remove the rabbit and keep warm. Increase the heat to medium-high and reduce the sauce for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
07 -
Serve the rabbit with the sauce spooned over the top.