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Lamb Leg Roast Recipe

A succulent and flavorful lamb leg roast, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Lamb
  • 1 whole leg of lamb about 4-5 pounds
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for rubbing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup red wine for deglazing
  • 1 cup beef broth for basting
Vegetables
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
  3. Make small incisions in the meat and insert garlic slices and rosemary into the slits.
  4. Rub the lamb with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Roasting
  1. Arrange the chopped vegetables and thyme around the lamb in the roasting pan.
  2. Pour the red wine and beef broth into the pan.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  4. Baste the lamb with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
Resting and Serving
  1. Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  2. Slice the lamb against the grain and serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a more intense flavor, marinate the lamb overnight with garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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