Slow Roasted Lamb with Vegetables

Nothing like the smells of an old-fashioned juicy lamb roast, cooked-till-soft carrots, and steamy potatoes, wafting out of the oven on a crisp, fall evening.

Meat Cut Options: 1 or 2 Lamb Shanks, or 1 Leg Roast, or 1 or 2 Shoulder Roast

Serves: 2-4 humans, depends on appetites of those at your table 🙂

Skill Level: Easy to Medium

Cooking Method: Oven Roasted or Slow-Cooker CrockPot

Requires Thaw: Yes, bring to room temp

Marinade Time: None needed

Prep Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Cook Time: Oven: 3-4 hours, or Slow-Cooker: 4-6 hours (depends on cooking temp you choose)

Ingredients

• 1 lamb roast (1-3 pounds) 
• ¼ cup olive oil 
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced 
• 1 tbsp. paprika 
• 1 tbsp. sage 
• 1 tbsp. thyme 
• 1 tsp. cumin powder 
• 1 ½ tbsp. salt 
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper 
• 1 lb. baby potatoes 
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 
• 1 (28 oz.) can peeled tomatoes 
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 tbsp. thyme 
• 2-3 cups water 

Directions

1. Take lamb roast out of freezer and let it thaw to room temp, then pat dry with a paper towel. 
2. Preheat your oven to 175°F or turn your crockpot on low.
3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, sage, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper to make a paste. 
4. Make small incisions in the lamb and rub the paste over it. 
5. Wear gloves for easy cleanup. 
6. Transfer the lamb to the crockpot or oven-safe roaster.
7. Add potatoes, carrots, onion, canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme around the lamb. 
8. Pour water on the sides until the lamb is almost submerged (about 2-3 cups). 
9. Avoid pouring water on the seasoned lamb. 
10. Cover with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally (only if you have the time). 
11. Lamb roast is finished when it’s tender enough to shred easily with fork.
12. Slice or shred the lamb. 
13. Drizzle with pan juices and enjoy the easy and flavorful slow-roasted lamb with vegetables.

Farmer Jordan’s Notes:

I absolutely love this recipe.

Hands down one of my favorite ways to eat lamb.

Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. 

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