Arni Kleftiko (Rebel Lamb) Recipe

Name: Arni Kleftiko (Rebel Lamb)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small leg of lamb, bone in, cut into serving pieces or 6 shoulder lamb chops; 1 large onion, peeled and cut into quarters; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced or 1 lb good quality plum tomato, drained and diced; 10 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh spearmint or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried spearmint, crumbled; 5 medium size potatoes, peeled and quartered; 8 ounces kefalotiri (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch) or 8 ounces kefalograviera cheese, cut into chunks of about 1 1/2 inches (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch); 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely sliced; 1 cup red wine; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 small leg of lamb, bone in, cut into serving pieces or 6 shoulder lamb chops
1 large onion, peeled and cut into quarters
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced or 1 lb good quality plum tomato, drained and diced
10 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh spearmint or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried spearmint, crumbled
5 medium size potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 ounces kefalotiri (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch) or 8 ounces kefalograviera cheese, cut into chunks of about 1 1/2 inches (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch)
1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely sliced
1 cup red wine
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together and toss well with scrupulously clean hands until everything is well-coated. Season generously with pepper, but go a little easier on the salt than you normally would cause the cheese will also lend its salt to the finished dish.
3
If you have a large clay pot, like a bean pot, assemble the ingredients there, cover with lid, and proceed with recipe. If not, cut 6 large sheets of parchment, distribute the kleftiko mixture evenly amongst the 6 sheets, and wrap up envelope-style. You may need to double-wrap cause you don't want any of the lovely juices this recipe emits to get lost in drainage while braising. A large, covered casserole would work well, too. Basically what you want to do is have as little liquid escape during cooking as possible.
4
Braise, in the oven, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. You want the meat to be falling off the bone. Yes, the potatoes and carrot will be very soft and tender, but will be permeated with a deep-rich flavour. Do not judge this dish by the cooking standards you are used to - remember its origins - the conditions these people lived under -- this is gourmet food created during a time of rebellion and should be enjoyed under its own standard.

942

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small leg of lamb, bone in, cut into serving pieces or 6 shoulder lamb chops, 1 large onion, peeled and cut into quarters, 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced or 1 lb good quality plum tomato, drained and diced, 10 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole, and more.

Yes, Arni Kleftiko (Rebel 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.

Arni Kleftiko (Rebel Lamb)

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