Kleftiko

Kleftiko

Kleftiko

Slow-roasted lamb sealed with garlic, lemon, and oregano in parchment, steaming in its own juices until fork-tender.

Cuisines

Greek

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Total: 200 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Lamb 1.5 pounds Lamb , shoulder or leg, bone-in
Garlic 3 cloves Garlic , sliced
Onion 1 large Onion , sliced
Potato 2 medium Potato , peeled and quartered
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium Red Bell Pepper , sliced
Bell Pepper 1 medium Bell Pepper , green, sliced
olive oil 2 tablespoons Olive oil
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Oregano 1 teaspoon Oregano , dried
Thyme 1 teaspoon Thyme , dried
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper , to taste
White Wine 0.5 cup White Wine , dry
parchment paper — Parchment paper
aluminum foil — Aluminum foil

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Add the lamb pieces to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Place a large sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray, followed by a sheet of aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Spread the onion slices, potatoes, and bell peppers on the parchment paper.
  6. 6 Place the marinated lamb on top of the vegetables.
  7. 7 Pour the white wine over the lamb and vegetables.
  8. 8 Wrap the lamb and vegetables tightly in the parchment paper and foil, creating a sealed parcel.
  9. 9 Place the parcel in the oven and bake for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
  10. 10 Remove from the oven, unwrap the parcel carefully, and serve hot.

Tips

For an authentic touch, you can add some feta cheese to the parcel before baking.