Easy lamb kleftiko
Background
Kleftiko is classic Greek dish of lamb, potatoes and vegetables, slowly roasted in a casserole dish or wrapped in parchment paper/foil parcel. The vegetables are normally tomatoes, onion, garlic and courgette or aubergine but feel free to add other ones. This easy lamb kleftiko is a one pot dish, so perfect for weekend meals, family get-togethers and dinner parties.
Ingredients
- For the lamb:
- 1 dried bay leaf, crushed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small leg of lamb
- For the kleftiko:
- 1 red pepper
- 2 red onions
- 1 courgette
- 3 tomatoes
- 5 medium potatoes
- Β½ garlic bulb
- 1 lemon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp oregano
- 200 ml water or white wine or half/half
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Make a few incisions into the flesh of the lamb. Mix the ingredients for the lamb, then rub the meat with this. Slice two garlic cloves and push them into the slits. Put the lamb in the fridge to marinate (minimum 2 hours - overnight if possible).
- Take the meat out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 160C.
- Cut the vegetable into bite-sized chunks, the onions into wedges, then smash the garlic cloves.
- Scatter these in a large casserole dish or tray. Season with salt & pepper and scatter the oregano on top.
- Put the lamb on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the bay leaf and pour over the lemon juice. Put the lemon next to the lamb.
- Pour over the water and wine, then cover the dish either with a lid or foil.
- Put the dish in the middle of the oven and roast for 2Β½ - 3 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone.
- Serve the lamb in chunks with the veggies and cooking jus. You can garnish it with mint leaves and/or feta cheese if liked.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Slow Cook
- Cuisines: - Greek
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Parties - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Lamb
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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