Uruguayan-Style Baked Lamb with Crisp Nourishing Vegetables
A hearty and flavorful dish from Uruguay, featuring tender lamb and a variety of crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 (1.5-2 kg) Lamb shoulderBone-in for added flavor
- ●4-5 medium CarrotsPeel and chop into 2-inch pieces
- ●2-3 large PotatoesPeel and chop into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 large OnionsChop into 1-inch pieces
- ●3 cloves GarlicMince and crush
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilFor brushing lamb and vegetables
- ●to taste SaltFor seasoning lamb and vegetables
- ●to taste Black pepperFor seasoning lamb and vegetables
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shoulder with salt and black pepper. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and brush with olive oil.
- 3
Toss the chopped carrots, potatoes, and onions with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread the vegetables around the lamb in the roasting pan.
- 4
Roast the lamb and vegetables in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 5
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- 6
Let the lamb rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted vegetables.