Cooking Lucid
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.
