Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb Recipe
This delicious slow cooker lamb recipe features veggies, seasonings, and delicious juices that can easily be turned into gravy.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs, boneless or bone in leg of lamb
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary or two tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves or one tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 ½ cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 shallots peeled and sliced (or one small white onion)
- 4 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs of celery chopped
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, mix until well combined. Add the olive oil and mix to form a paste. Rub the garlic mixture all over the boneless leg of lamb.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the leg of lamb and all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Once browned on all sides, set aside.
- To the slow cooker, add the shallots, carrots, and celery. Place the seared leg of lamb over the vegetables.
- Pour the chicken or beef broth around the leg of lamb, the liquid should reach about halfway up the lamb.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook the lamb on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once the lamb is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve the lamb with the vegetables and the cooking juices. Add additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5282IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 5mg
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