Greek Lamb Kleftico Recipe

Name: Greek Lamb Kleftico
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4 lb (1.8 kg). boneless leg of lamb OR; 8 shoulder lamb chops; 8 slivers garlic; 8 small carrots, cut in half; 8 small white onions; 8 small stalks celery, cut into 20 inch pieces; 8 small potatoes, peeled, halved, and buttered with 4 tbsp (60 ml) melted butter; 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried mint

Servings: persons

1 4 lb (1.8 kg). boneless leg of lamb OR
8 shoulder lamb chops
8 slivers garlic
8 small carrots, cut in half
8 small white onions
8 small stalks celery, cut into 20 inch pieces
8 small potatoes, peeled, halved, and buttered with 4 tbsp (60 ml) melted butter
3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried mint

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
If using leg of lamb, cut meat into eight 4 to 5-inch serving pieces.
3
Make incisions in meat and insert slivers of garlic.
4
Place each piece of meat on a large square of heavy-duty aluminium foil.
5
Distribute the vegetables evenly among the eight packets.
6
Add a few drops of lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and mint.
7
Fold the foil in double fold at top and seal like a package.
8
Arrange packages close together in a baking pan and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
9
Serve each foil package, sealed, on dinner plate and let each guest open his own.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4 lb (1.8 kg). boneless leg of lamb OR, 8 shoulder lamb chops, 8 slivers garlic, 8 small carrots, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Greek Lamb Kleftico 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.

Greek Lamb Kleftico

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