Description
Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb is the ultimate comfort food, delivering succulent, tender meat infused with aromatic herbs and spices. This effortless dish transforms your kitchen into a haven of rich flavors, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With minimal prep time, you can relax while the slow cooker works its magic, resulting in a mouthwatering meal that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs bone-in leg of lamb
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Pat the leg of lamb dry and rub the marinade generously over it.
- (Optional) Sear the lamb in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Place the lamb in the slow cooker and pour in red wine and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender (internal temperature should reach at least 145°F).
- Let rest before slicing; serve with cooking juices drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg