ROSEMARY LEG OF LAMB

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Roast lamb is a treat for our family at Easter Time and on other special occasions. Before putting the meat in the oven, I rub on a mixture of garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, which enhances the flavor. -Marie Hattrup Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in leg of lamb (7 to 9 pounds), trimmed
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; rub over meat. Place on a rack in a large roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until the meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, pour pan drippings and loosened brown bits into a small saucepan. Skim fat. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Whisk into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Ab Sattar Ab Sattar
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I loved this recipe. It was so flavorful and tender.


Ivan nepali
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This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


salvator tube
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


elysia solos
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I'm allergic to rosemary, so I substituted thyme. It was still delicious.


Kankam Daniel
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I've never cooked lamb before, but this recipe made it easy. It was a success!


Kassie Rose
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a keeper!


Sheraz Mian
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.


Azogo Dirilical
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the lamb didn't come out tender. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Kasule Joseph
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes.


Nick M.
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing.


ANkit Shrestha
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Gacha Leeann
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I substituted beef broth for the chicken broth and it was still delicious. The lamb was so tender and flavorful.


kader rv
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Chayan Das
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This is a superb recipe. I followed the instructions to the letter and it turned out perfectly. The lamb was succulent and flavorful. It was a big hit with my family.