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Slow Cooker Kleftiko
Slow cooker kleftiko is an easy and flavorful dish that will have everyone asking for second helpings.
Servings: 5
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1.5 -2 kg lamb shoulder (approximately 3.3 - 4 lbs)
- 3 small onions (roughly chopped)
- 3-4 potatoes (peeled, cleaned and cut into large chunks)
- 1 large sweet paprika - red, yellow or orange (deseeded and cut into large pieces)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (see notes)
- grated rind of one lemon
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup lamb or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon thyme - fresh or dried
- 2 tomatoes (quartered or halved)
- 3-4 bay leaves
- 3 prigs rosemary (fresh, dried, or frozen)
- 100 g Roman, Parmesan, or any hard Greek cheese such as Kefalotyri (optional)
Instructions
- Make gushes on the surface of the meat to allow the marinade to penetrate through the meat.
- Place the meat between two pieces of parchment (baking) paper, top with potatoes, onions, and paprika, then set aside.
- Blend olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt, black pepper, and paprika to make the marinade.
- To the marinade, add dried oregano, chicken or lamb stock, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Pour the marinade on top of the lamb and veggies. Massage it through the meat.
- Top with tomatoes, bay leaves and rosemary.
- Transfer the meat to your slow cooker and cover it tightly with two pieces of parchment paper.
- Slow cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the lid and carefully open the parchment paper.
- Serve with some tzatziki or as preferred.
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Notes
- This lamb dish has a strong lemony flavor. For a subtler taste, try using half as much lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
934mg
(39%)
Potassium
1196mg
(34%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1850IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1196mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1850IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.