Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb
Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb is an easy lamb recipe perfect for Easter dinner! Juicy, tender boneless leg of lamb with seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pounds leg of lamb , boneless
- 2 pounds potato quartered, red
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine
Instructions
- Juice the lemon and keep your lemon zest in a small pouch to keep it fresh in the refrigerator while your lamb cooks.
- Add olive oil to a large pot or in a slow cooker with an aluminum insert.
- On high heat sear the lamb on all sides, 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Add the potatoes to the slow cooker (season with half the salt and pepper), top with the lamb (and season with remaining salt and pepper).
- Season the lamb with garlic, rosemary and lemon juice, then pour in the chicken broth and wine on the side of the slow cooker (careful not to wash the seasoning off the lamb).
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Garnish with fresh lemon zest.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.