Best Slow Cooker Leg Of Lamb Recipes

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SLOW COOKER LEG OF LAMB



Slow cooker leg of lamb image

Cook a leg of lamb in the slow cooker and be rewarded with tender meat that melts in the mouth. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and steamed veg

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1.3kg boneless leg of lamb , tied
30g unsalted butter
2 tbsp plain flour
300ml lamb stock
200ml red wine
2 red onions , cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves , sliced
5 sprigs of thyme
5 sprigs of rosemary
mashed potatoes and steamed veg, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the lamb and brown on each side for 4-5 mins. Set the slow cooker to low. Melt the butter in a saucepan until foaming, then stir through the flour. Whisk in the stock gradually until incorporated, add the wine and bring to the boil. Set aside.
  • Put the onion, garlic, thyme and rosemary into your slow cooker and sit the lamb on top. Pour over the lamb gravy. Put the lid on and cook for 8 hrs or until soft and tender.
  • Remove the lamb and set, covered, on a plate. Strain the liquid into a pan and simmer until slightly thickened. Serve the lamb thickly sliced or shredded (it'll be quite soft) with mashed potatoes, green veg and the gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



Slow Cooker Roasted Leg of Lamb image

Leg of lamb coated in mustard and herbs. Put it in the slow cooker and leave it alone for a few hours. Super easy and fabulous every time!

Provided by METG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time 7h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 pound) bone-in leg of lamb, or more to taste
½ cup red wine
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Bring leg of lamb to room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • Pour wine into a slow cooker. Mix lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl until a thick paste forms. Massage paste into the lamb using your hands; gently place into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low, without removing the cover, for 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let lamb rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 464.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SLOW COOKER ROAST LAMB LEG WITH GRAVY



Slow Cooker Roast Lamb Leg with Gravy image

Recipe video above. The easiest, most succulent roast lamb you'll ever have! This is not the carving sort of lamb, you can just tear the meat off using tongs.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Dinner     Slow Cooker

Time 10h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2.0 kg / 4 lb lamb leg, bone in ((Note 1))
1 tsp salt
black pepper
2 large garlic cloves (, minced)
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme OR rosemary ((or 2.5 tsp finely chopped fresh))
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups / 500ml beef stock ((or chicken) (Note 2))
1 sprig rosemary (, optional)
50 g / 3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp / 40 g flour ((any white))
2 cups / 500 ml braising liquid from slow cooker (, strained)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place lamb in slow cooker or on work surface. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme or rosemary and garlic. Drizzle over oil, then rub on both sides.
  • Pour beef stock into slow cooker, add sprig of rosemary (if using).
  • SLOW COOK on low for 10 hours, or pressure cook on high for 1 hour 40 minutes. (See oven version here)
  • The lamb should be tender enough to pull off with tongs, but still holding together (just!). Carefully remove lamb from slow cooker and transfer to tray.
  • Drizzle lightly with oil (any). Bake at 200C/390F for 20 minutes or until browned. Remove and rest for 10 minutes before serving with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 357 g, Calories 747 kcal

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