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Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb with Potatoes

11 hr
8 hr 30 min prep
2 hr 30 min cook

Serves 8

22gCarbs
72gFat
41gProtein

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary, minced
  • 3 Garlic clove
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh thyme, minced
  • 5 lb Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb, trimmed of fat
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup White onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Carrot, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup Red wine
  • 2 lb Baby red potato(es)

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  • Item, H-E-B Natural Semi-Boneless Whole Leg of Lamb. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $81.25.
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  • Item, Fresh White Onion. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.86.
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  • Item, Fresh Celery Stalk. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.30.
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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Baby Carrots. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.23.
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Instructions

  1. For rub ingredients, combine rosemary leaves, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme leaves in a small bowl; press onto top and sides of lamb; set aside 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oven to 325°F.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear topside of lamb 3 minutes or until browned; turn and sear second side.
  5. Remove lamb to a rack in a large roasting or baking pan, herb-side up.
  6. Add onion, celery and carrot to juices in skillet and sauté 6-8 minutes or until tender.
  7. Stir in red wine; scrape and stir in any browned bits left in bottom of skillet.
  8. Arrange potatoes around roast.
  9. Pour vegetable and wine mixture over lamb and potatoes.
  10. Roast in center of oven 25-35 minutes per pound (uncovered), about 2-2 1/2 hours.
  11. Remove from oven when center of lamb reaches 135-140°F for medium-rare doneness.
  12. Let stand 15 minutes before carving into thin slices. Serve juice over lamb slices.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    900
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 72g
    • 111%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 13g
    • 65%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 120mg
    • 40%
  • Sodium
    • 850mg
    • 35%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 22g
    • 7%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 41g
  • Vitamin C
    • 25%
  • Calcium
    • 4%
  • Iron
    • 25%
  • Vitamin A
    • 30%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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