Description
This easy slow cooker leg of lamb recipe offers a fall-apart tender, deeply flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, it turns simple ingredients into a comforting family favorite.
Ingredients
- Boneless Leg of Lamb – 3-4 lbs (trimmed)
- Olive Oil – 2 tbsp
- Yellow Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Carrots – 3, peeled and chopped
- Celery Stalks – 2, chopped
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Beef Broth – 4 cups
- Tomato Paste – 2 tbsp
- Dried Rosemary – 1 tsp
- Dried Thyme – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp (or to taste)
- Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Cornstarch Slurry (optional) – 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
1. 1. Pat the lamb dry. Season it generously with salt and pepper.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the leg of lamb on all sides until nicely browned. This step builds incredible flavor. Remove the lamb and set aside.
3. 3. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the seared lamb on top of the vegetables. Pour in the beef broth. Sprinkle with dried rosemary and thyme.
5. 5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the leg of lamb is fall-apart tender.
6. 6. For a thicker gravy (optional): Remove the lamb and shred. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the liquid in the crock pot. Cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Return the shredded leg of lamb to the crock pot.
7. 7. Serve this wonderful leg of lamb crock pot recipe warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: leg of lamb, crock pot, slow cooker, lamb, dinner, comfort food, easy, weeknight, family meal, gluten-free