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Lamb Kleftiko

Slow-roasted lamb wrapped in parchment with lemon, garlic, and oregano until fall-apart tender. Named for the klephts who cooked it hidden in underground ovens.

Prep 20 min

Cook 3h

Total 3h 20m

Serves 6

Dinner·Greek·Medium

Ingredients

Step 1 — Lamb

3 lbs lamb shoulder (cubed)
6 garlic cloves (sliced)
Juice of 2 lemons
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper
4 potatoes (quartered)
1 onion (sliced)

Instructions

1
Marinate
Toss lamb with garlic, lemon, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate 2 hours or overnight.
2
Wrap and roast
Layer lamb, potatoes, and onion in parchment or foil. Seal tightly. Roast at 325°F for 3 hours.
3
Serve
Open packets at the table. Serve with pan juices and crusty bread.

Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 38g protein · 24g carbs · 28g fat · 3g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

DinnerGreekMedium

Lamb Kleftiko

Name: Lamb Kleftiko
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 lbs lamb shoulder (cubed); 6 garlic cloves (sliced); Juice of 2 lemons; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper; 4 potatoes (quartered); 1 onion (sliced)

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Slow-roasted lamb wrapped in parchment with lemon, garlic, and oregano until fall-apart tender. Named for the klephts who cooked it hidden in underground ovens.

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Great for meal prep
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High in protein

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20 min

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Total

3h 20m

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

480

Cal

24g

Carbs

38g

Protein

28g

Fat

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