Roasted Leg Of Lamb Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    375 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Roasted Leg Of Lamb Recipe

The best roast leg of lamb recipe! Packed in Mediterranean flavors and cooked to perfection, this is the only lamb roast recipe you'll need. Follow along to learn how to roast a leg of lamb that's tender and melts in your mouth.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 bone-in leg of lamb about 6 pounds, excess fat removed

Marinade:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion grated
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp sumac
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 tbsp PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 lemon juice of

For the roast:

  • 2 yellow onions quartered
  • 2 heads garlic cut in half
  • 1 lb baby potatoes washed
  • 3 carrots cut into chunks
  • 1 cup beef stock
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the lamb on a baking sheet
  2. In a bowl mix the olive oil with onion, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, sumac, salt and pepper. Mix in the cilantro, yogurt and lemon juice.
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut small slits, about 1/2 inch deep on the leg of lamb. Rub the meat with the yogurt spice mixture. Make sure the lamb is well coated with the marinade.
  4. Place the onion, garlic, potatoes and carrots in a large roasting pan. Place the lamb on the vegetables. Add in beef stock and then cover the roasting pan tightly with a piece of aluminum foil.
  5. Roast in the oven for 3 hours and 30 minutes. Uncover and roast for one more hour until the lamb is brown and a bit crispy on top.
  6. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. It will be very tender and fall off the bone.

Notes

  • You can use vegetable stock or water instead of beef stock. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can also freeze roasted lamb (without the bone) for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Potassium 1035mg (30%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4036IU (81%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 635mg 26%
Potassium 1035mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4036IU 81%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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