Fall-Apart Greek-Style Slow Roasted Lamb with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs
This Greek-style slow roasted lamb is tender, juicy, and infused with classic Mediterranean flavors. Cooked low and slow with lemon, garlic, rosemary, and oregano, this fall-apart lamb recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right at home perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or special family meals.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Fall-apart tender lamb thanks to slow roasting
One-pan meal with perfectly roasted potatoes
Mediterranean & Greek-inspired comfort food
Naturally gluten-free and high-protein
Ideal for meal prep, holidays, and family gatherings
Ingredients:
1 bone-in leg of lamb (5–6 lb)
2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
6 garlic cloves, peeled
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 ½ cups lamb or beef stock
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Season the lamb generously with salt, black pepper, oregano, lemon zest, and olive oil. Rub the seasoning deeply into the meat for maximum flavor.
Prepare the base: Arrange potatoes and garlic in a large roasting pan or oven-safe pot. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Add liquid: Pour in the stock and fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle rosemary evenly over the potatoes.
Roast low and slow: Place the lamb on top of the potatoes. Cover tightly with foil or a lid and roast for 4 to 4½ hours, until the lamb is fork-tender and nearly falling apart.
Crisp & brown: Remove the cover, increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), and roast uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the lamb is golden and the potatoes are beautifully crisp.
Rest & serve: Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before carving or shredding. Spoon the flavorful pan juices over the lamb and potatoes before serving.
Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~620 kcal per serving
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Fall-apart Greek-style slow roasted lamb with lemon, garlic, herbs, and tender potatoes. An easy one-pan Mediterranean dinner, rich in flavor and perfect for family meals or holidays.
