Dragan's Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Beer

Name: Dragan's Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 1 pound new potatoes; 12 ounces baby carrots; 1 (5 pound) leg of lamb; 30 cloves garlic, peeled; salt and pepper to taste; 0.25 cup coarse-grain brown mustard; 1 cup beer

4.8

(19)

16 Reviews

4 Photos

This is a really easy and great tasting recipe that our I got from my Guatemalan friend. Served with some crusty bread and a salad, it makes a delicious meal for company and festive occasions.

Recipe by Priyanka

Published on June 18, 2020

Ingredients

1 pound new potatoes
12 ounces baby carrots
1 (5 pound) leg of lamb
30 cloves garlic, peeled
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup coarse-grain brown mustard
1 cup beer

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and carrots; boil for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Rinse the leg of lamb and pat dry. Place it in a roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub the salt and pepper into the meat. Use a small knife to make incisions big enough for a garlic clove to fit in all over the leg. Stuff the garlic cloves into the holes. Spoon the mustard over the lamb and rub it in as well.
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) Add the potatoes and carrots to the roasting pan. Baste the lamb with beer, reserving the rest for basting at 20 minute intervals.
Continue to roast the lamb until the internal temperature reaches at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium rare, about 1 1/2 hours longer. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before carving. Spoon the pan drippings over the meat and vegetables when serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

514	Calories
24g	Fat
25g	Carbs
46g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 514
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 281mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 46g
Vitamin C 21mg	105%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 817mg	17%

* 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.