Ingredients
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1 (4 pound) leg of lamb
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3 cloves garlic, slivered
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
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6 slices bacon
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1 small onion, minced
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½ cup dry red wine
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1 cup beef stock
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Trim excess fat and thin membrane from leg of lamb; place into a roasting pan. Cut slits in meat and insert garlic slivers into slits. Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl until well combined; brush mixture over lamb. Lay bacon slices over meat. Let roast stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Roast lamb in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of leg, not touching bone, reads 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium-rare or 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) for medium, 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Transfer lamb to a serving platter, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand while you make sauce.
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Skim and discard excess grease from pan drippings left in the roasting pan; place roasting pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in wine, scraping up and dissolving brown bits of food stuck on the bottom of the pan. Pour in stock, bring sauce to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Stir tomato paste into sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has reduced to about 1 cup. Season with salt and black pepper. For a smoother sauce, strain before serving.
Recipe Tip
If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix together 2 tablespoons cold water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined; stir into boiling stock mixture and whisk until thickened, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 442 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 3g | Carbs |
| 39g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 442 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 324mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 25mg | 2% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 561mg | 12% |
* 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.
