Holiday Leg of Lamb
Savor the Season: A Mouthwatering Holiday Leg of Lamb Recipe brought to you by Whole Foods
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
- 2 lbs Boneless Leg of Lamb
- 12 cloves garlic whole
- 1 large white onion roughly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary stems attached
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves stems attached
- Kosher Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 cups baby potatoes halved
- 12 small carrots whole
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
Preheat your oven to 325°F
To a roasting dish, add the onion and garlic on the bottom then place the lamb on top
Make a few small slits in the thicker parts of the lamb and insert garlic cloves and rosemary
Add mayo and seasoning to the lamb and massage well to incorporate
Add more rosemary and thyme leaves on top of lamb followed by beef broth
Cover the dish tightly and bake for 3 hours or until meat easily pulls away with a fork
Last hour of cooking, add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender