Roast Leg of Lamb

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   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

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   Put the chopped onions, celery, and carrots in a roasting pan.

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   Sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and oregano.

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   Add the garlic cloves.

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   Place the lamb in the roasting pan on top of the vegetables.

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   Season the lamb with a little more salt, pepper, and oregano.

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   Place in the oven for 15 minutes.

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   Add a couple of cups of water to the pan, enough so it doesn't stick.

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   Lower the temperature to 350 degrees and cook for 90 minutes.

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    Remove the lamb, strain the juice from the roasted vegetables left in the pan, and put into another pan.

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    Take strained vegetable juice, and add just enough cornstarch to thicken.

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    This is the lamb gravy.

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    Slice the lamb and serve with gravy, roasted potatoes, and choice of vegetable.

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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.