How to Make Greek Roast Lamb and Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Greek cuisine, few dishes are as iconic as the Greek roast lamb and potatoes. This tender and flavorful dish is a staple at Greek family gatherings and celebrations, and for good reason. The combination of succulent roasted lamb and hearty potatoes, infused with the flavors of garlic, lemon, and herbs, creates a meal that is truly unforgettable.

One of the key elements that sets Greek roast lamb and potatoes apart is the traditional method of slow-roasting the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large orange, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons brown mustard, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 (3 pound) half leg of lamb, bone-in
  • 5 cloves garlic

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, mustard, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir the potatoes into the bowl to coat with orange juice mixture. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon, and place them into a large roasting pan.
  • Cut slits into the lamb meat, and stuff the garlic cloves into the slits. Rub remaining orange juice mixture from bowl all over the lamb, and place the lamb on top of the potatoes in the roasting pan. If there's any remaining orange juice mixture, pour it over the lamb.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the lamb is cooked to medium, about 1 hour. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Check every 30 minutes while roasting, and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of hot water if you find the potatoes are drying out. If the lamb finishes cooking before the potatoes, remove the lamb to a cutting board or serving platter and cover with foil while the potatoes continue to bake in the oven.
  • Nutrition

    912 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 312mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 103g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 131mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 2850mg