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Roast Leg of Lamb Continental

Recipe #302898 | 2½ hours | 30 min prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Golden Sunflower

A whole leg of lamb roasts on a bed of potatoes and onions that absorb all the savory juices. This is an excellent choice for a festive meal. Serve along with a fresh spinach salad and for dessert - fresh fruit salad.

Posted on: May 9, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (5.5-6 lb)  leg of lamb
  • large garlic clove, peeled
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • large potato, peeled and sliced
  • medium onion, peeled and sliced
  • tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2-2 cups beef broth
  • tablespoons butter
  • tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Make slits in meat with tip of sharp knife; insert slivers of garlic. Rub surface of meat with salt and pepper.
    2. 2
      Layer potatoes and onion in bottom of large shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with flour.
    3. 3
      Place leg of lamb on top of potatoes and onions.
    4. 4
      Pour broth over potatoes, dot with butter. Sprinkle with parsley.
    5. 5
      Roast lamb uncovered until thermometer registers 175 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hours. Let meat stand for 15-20 minutes before carving.
    6. 6
      Enjoy!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (833g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 1177
    Calories from Fat 544 (46%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 60.5g 93%
    Saturated Fat 26.7g 133%
    Monounsaturated Fat 24.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 288mg 96%
    Sodium 1206mg 50%
    Potassium 2685mg 76%
    Total Carbohydrate 69.0g 23%
    Dietary Fiber 8.6g 34%
    Sugars 3.7g
    Protein 85.8g 171%
    Vitamin A 233mcg 4%
    Vitamin B6 1.8mg 87%
    Vitamin B12 10.4mcg 174%
    Vitamin C 75mg 126%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 89mg 8%
    Iron 10mg 57%

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