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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the lamb on a baking sheet
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. It will be very tender and fall off the bone.
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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
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
% 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.