Arnaki Kleftiko (Bandit'S Lamb) Recipe

Name: Arnaki Kleftiko (Bandit'S Lamb)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs leg of lamb; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 6 ounces cheese, cut in cubes (kefalotyri, pecorino); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 lbs baking potatoes (peeled and cut in half or quarters); 3 medium carrots, cut in chunks; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 5 sheets of parchment cooking paper; water

Servings: persons

4 lbs leg of lamb
12 garlic cloves, peeled
6 ounces cheese, cut in cubes (kefalotyri, pecorino)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lbs baking potatoes (peeled and cut in half or quarters)
3 medium carrots, cut in chunks
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
5 sheets of parchment cooking paper
water

1
Preheat the oven to 480u00b0F
2
Rub the lamb with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3
With a sharp knife, pierce the lamb and insert a clove of garlic and a piece of cheese into each opening. Do this until the cloves are all inserted into the lamb.
4
Drizzle the potatoes and carrots with any remaining oil, season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
On a clean work surface, spread out the parchment sheets and lay the lamb in the center, with the potatoes and carrots. If there is any remaining cheese, add as well.
6
Close the parchment paper and secure well, tucking the sides underneath to make a packet.
7
Fill a roasting pan 1/3 full of water, add the packet and cook for 2 hours 30 minutes, adding more water to the pan as needed to keep from getting dry.
8
When done, lift the entire packet onto a serving platter, and cut open at the table to serve.
9
Alternate preparation: Cut meat into serving size portions and wrap each portion, together with portion-size serving of potatoes and carrots, individually. Set side by side in roasting pan to cook, and serve one packet to each plate.

2359

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

183

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs leg of lamb, 12 garlic cloves, peeled, 6 ounces cheese, cut in cubes (kefalotyri, pecorino), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Arnaki Kleftiko (Bandit'S Lamb) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arnaki Kleftiko (Bandit'S Lamb)

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