Slow Cooked Crock Pot Roman Lamb Recipe

A centuries-old family recipe from Northern Italy, this Slow Cooked Crock Pot Roman Lamb is a showstopper for large gatherings! Imagine the mouthwatering aroma filling your kitchen as two succulent legs of lamb (or 4.5 lbs of boned lamb) slowly braise to perfection. This recipe, passed down through generations, delivers incredibly tender and flavorful lamb, perfect for a memorable feast. Serve with simple steamed potatoes and green beans to soak up those delicious juices, or repurpose leftovers into a hearty lamb pie! Easily halved for smaller groups.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 540 mins
Calories 168 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.5 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooked Crock Pot Roman Lamb

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How to Make Slow Cooked Crock Pot Roman Lamb

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, brown the lamb legs (or lamb pieces) on all sides over medium-high heat. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the lamb from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the olive oil to the skillet and sauté the onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
  5. Return the browned lamb to the skillet. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, and bay leaves.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer on the stovetop. Then transfer everything to your slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the lamb is incredibly tender and easily falls apart.
  8. Remove the lamb from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Skim off excess fat from the cooking liquid.
  9. Return the shredded lamb to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the cooking liquid. Serve hot with steamed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

34g

Carbs

0g