Dragan's Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Beer

Dragan's Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Beer

This is a really easy and great tasting recipe that our I got from my Guatemalan friend. Served with some crusty bread and a salad, it makes a delicious meal for company and festive occasions.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound new potatoes
  • 12 ounces baby carrots
  • 1 (5 pound) leg of lamb
  • 30 cloves garlic, peeled
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup coarse-grain brown mustard
  • 1 cup beer

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and carrots; boil for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
Rinse the leg of lamb and pat dry. Place it in a roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub the salt and pepper into the meat. Use a small knife to make incisions big enough for a garlic clove to fit in all over the leg. Stuff the garlic cloves into the holes. Spoon the mustard over the lamb and rub it in as well.

Step 3
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) Add the potatoes and carrots to the roasting pan. Baste the lamb with beer, reserving the rest for basting at 20 minute intervals.

Step 4
Continue to roast the lamb until the internal temperature reaches at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium rare, about 1 1/2 hours longer. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before carving. Spoon the pan drippings over the meat and vegetables when serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

514
Calories
24g
Fat
25g
Carbs
46g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 514
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat11g 57%
Cholesterol167mg 56%
Sodium281mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars3g
Protein46g
Vitamin C21mg 105%
Calcium83mg 6%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium817mg 17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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