Roasted Leg of Lamb with Potatoes (No-Fail Recipe) #lamb #lambrecipe

Mediterranean-Style Leg of Lamb with Potatoes (Easy One-Pan Roast!)

This roasted leg of lamb with potatoes is a classic Mediterranean dinner that’s tender, juicy, and packed with garlic, herbs, olive oil, and bright lemon flavor. It’s the kind of impressive roast that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.

Cook the lamb until perfectly pink inside—or slow roast it until fall-apart tender—then serve with golden potatoes roasted right in the same pan for maximum flavor. ([The Mediterranean Dish][1])

Whether you’re planning a weekend dinner, holiday meal, or Mediterranean diet recipe night, this easy leg of lamb is always a showstopper.

Recipe:
▢1 4 to 5 pound leg of lamb, bone-in, fat trimmed
▢Salt and pepper
▢Extra virgin olive oil
▢5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; more for later
▢2 cups water
▢8 gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
▢1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
▢1 teaspoon paprika, more for later
▢1 teaspoon all-natural garlic powder
▢Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

For the rub:
▢15 garlic cloves, peeled
▢2 tablespoons dried oregano
▢2 tablespoons dried mint flakes
▢1 tablespoons paprika
▢1/2 tablespoons nutmeg
▢1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
▢2 lemons, juice of

For Medium Roasted Leg of Lamb
1. Bring to room temp
Let the lamb sit out for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the rub.
2. Prep the lamb
Pat dry, cut small slits, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Broil to sear
Broil 5–7 minutes per side until browned. Reduce oven to 325°F.
4. Add garlic + rub
Insert garlic into slits, coat with seasoning, and place on a rack in a roasting pan with 2 cups water underneath.
5. Add potatoes + onions
Season and arrange around the lamb.
6. Roast covered
Tent with foil and roast 1 hour.
7. Finish uncovered
Roast another 15–20 minutes until internal temp reaches 125°F.
8. Rest before slicing
Let rest 15–20 minutes before serving.

For Fall-Apart Slow Roasted Lamb
1. Season lamb as directed above
2. Roast covered
Cook at 325°F for 4–4½ hours
3. Add potatoes + onions
Return to oven covered for 1–1½ hours
4. Finish uncovered
Roast another 15–20 minutes
5. Rest before serving
Rest about 15 minutes (target temp 175°F+)

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