Indulge in tender, slow-cooked roast lamb infused with garlic and rosemary. Perfectly paired with golden potatoes, this dish is a showstopper for any gathering.
890 kcal
/serving
5 hrs 30 mins
Serves
4
Medium
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1.2kg bone-in lamb leg'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '9 garlic cloves, peeled'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 rosemary sprigs, each cut into thirds'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'olive oil, for rubbing and drizzling'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 King Edward potatoes, peeled and quartered'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red onion, thinly sliced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 thyme sprigs'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'small handful of mint leaves, chopped'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Optional', 'item': '2 tinned anchovies, drained'}
- {'group': 'Optional', 'item': '1 tbsp capers'}
Preparation
- Using a sharp knife, make 9 deep cuts into the lamb leg.
- Insert a garlic clove and a third of a rosemary sprig into each cut.
- Rub the lamb with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Place the potatoes, red onion, thyme, anchovies, and capers (if using) in the slow cooker.
- Set the seasoned lamb leg on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the lamb is tender and the potatoes are cooked.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C (400°F (200°C)) fan).
- Transfer the lamb and potatoes to a roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
Plating & Serving
- Strain the cooking juices from the slow cooker into a jug.
- Stir in the chopped mint leaves.
- Carve the lamb and serve with the roasted potatoes, drizzling the mint sauce over the top.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve with minted peas and cumin-glazed carrots. Leftover lamb can be used in sandwiches with additional mint sauce.
Suggested Sides
minted peas
glazed carrots
Nutrition per Serving
890
Calories
61.8g
Protein
53% DV
45.1g
Carbs
15% DV
50.7g
Fat
65% DV
6.6g
Fiber
17% DV
3.2g
Sugars
1330mg
Sodium
89% DV
206mg
Cholesterol
59% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Mediterranean Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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