Slow-roasted Greek Lamb Recipe

Name: Slow-roasted Greek Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb (1.35kg) leg of lamb roast, on the bone; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 onion, sliced into rings; 2 carrots, halved lengthwise; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Servings: persons

3 lb (1.35kg) leg of lamb roast, on the bone
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, sliced into rings
2 carrots, halved lengthwise
2 tbsp chopped parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 300F (150C).
2
Place the lamb in a roasting pan.
3
Mix together the oil, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, and oregano.
4
Brush over the lamb.
5
Sprinkle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the onion and carrots.
7
Fill the roasting pan halfway with water.
8
Bake for 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes; add more water to keep the vegetables moist.
9
Cover with foil.
10
Bake another 1 1/2 hours, until very tender.
11
Remove from the oven and let stand for 20 minutes.
12
Carve, sprinkle with the parsley, and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb (1.35kg) leg of lamb roast, on the bone, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Slow-roasted Greek 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.

Slow-roasted Greek Lamb

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