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Lamb Kleftiko with Herbs and Potatoes

Name: Lamb Kleftiko with Herbs and Potatoes
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender lamb slow-cooked with potatoes and herbs in a clay pot.

180 minutes4 servings

Lamb Kleftiko with Herbs and Potatoes — Photo: Satwik Cuttack · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a clay pot, toss lamb with olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add potatoes and enough water to cover the bottom of the pot.
Cover and bake for 2.5-3 hours until lamb is tender.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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