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Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb
Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb is tender and juicy with a tangy wine and broth mixture seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pounds leg of lamb or 2 smaller ones - you can also use boneless
- 2 pounds red potatoes quartered
- 1 large carrot cut into rounds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary chopped
- 2 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest to serve
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large pot or to the slow cooker if it has an aluminum insert for browning.
- On high heat sear the meat on all sides, about 5 minutes per side, or until browned. Set aside.
- After that, add the potatoes and the carrots to the bottom of the crockpot, and season with some salt and pepper.
- Add the seared meat and drippings from the pan on top of the veggies. Again, season with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Next, add the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.
- Pour in the chicken broth and wine on the side of the slow cooker, make sure to not wash the seasoning off the lamb.
- Finally, add the bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
- Discard the bay leaves.
- Arrange the meat and veggies onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh lemon zest, parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
1073mg
(45%)
Potassium
1361mg
(39%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1739IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1073mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1361mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1739IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.