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Two images of oven roasted leg of lamb: the top shows a whole roast leg of lamb with crispy hasselback potatoes, carrots, and fresh rosemary on a platter; the bottom shows thick slices of juicy lamb served with golden potatoes and carrots for a classic holiday meal.

Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb


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  • Author: meat and melt
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

This oven roasted leg of lamb is the kind of holiday centerpiece that turns any meal into a celebration. Simple prep, bold flavor, and a fuss-free one-pan method—plus, the leftovers make tomorrow’s lunch a treat! Give it a try for your next special occasion and enjoy every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (5–6 lb) leg of lamb
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • ½ tbsp chopped thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, hasselbacked
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 heads garlic, halved


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F with roasting pan inside.
  2. Pat lamb dry. Mix garlic, oil, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper. Rub all over lamb.
  3. Remove hot pan, add oil, place lamb in pan. Roast 10 min.
  4. Lower oven to 360°F. Continue roasting to 145–150°F for medium (about 50–90 min).
  5. 30 min before lamb is done, add potatoes, carrots, garlic. Toss with oil, rosemary, salt, pepper.
  6. Rest lamb 10 min before slicing. Serve with roasted veggies.

Notes

Use a thermometer for perfect results. Try different veggies and herbs to mix up the flavors. Resting is key for juicy meat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg