Greek Lamb Kleftiko
Mar 16, 2025 01:45 AM
Lamb Kleftiko is a wonderfully tasty Greek slow roasted lamb dish. The lamb becomes so tender and the vegetables cooked in with the meat to take on the delicious flavors, too. You need a little patience, but not much effort. And it's well worth the wait.
This dish reminds me of visits to Cyprus, most recently a few years ago when the kids were little but I also had it when I went other times before that. It was comforting, flavorful and one I knew we'd have to make at home, too.
I think often many of us associate Greek foods with those you might enjoy in the warmer weather like souvlaki, salads, dolma and dips like hummus and baba ghanoush. Then there are all the wonderful pies and pastries like spanakopita and tiropita and various mezze that are more snacky.
But Greek cooking has some great more warming slower-cooked dishes, too. Some of our big family favorites are youvetsi (lamb or beef and orzo stew) and moussaka. While this Greek dish is one we have less often, it's also one we all enjoy.
Ingredients:
To marinade lamb (ahead of time)
- 2 lb boneless lamb shoulder
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon white wine
- 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
As ready to cook
- 1 lb potatoes small, approx 10, or larger chopped
- 1 red onion
- 1 red pepper
- 10 cherry tomatoes approx
- 2 cloves garlic halved
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
170 minutes
Total Time:
185 minutes
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