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Experience rustic Mediterranean cuisine with this Braised Greek Lamb Kleftiko, featuring lamb shoulder slow-cooked in parchment paper parcels with potatoes, garlic, lemon, and feta cheese. Trapped steam tenderizes the meat until it falls off the bone while infusing potatoes with oregano and olive oil. It is an aromatic, comforting masterpiece.
Prep Time
25 min
Per serving
510kcal
Calories
38g
Cook Time
180 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
medium
Protein
26g
Carbs
28g
Fat
3g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
1. Cut lamb shoulder into large chunks and place in a bowl with lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, marinating for 2 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 160°C.
3. Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty parchment paper.
4. Divide peeled potato wedges, sliced bell peppers, and red onion chunks among the parchment sheets.
5. Place marinated lamb chunks on top of the vegetables in each parcel.
6. Crumble feta cheese over the lamb and tuck a bay leaf into each parcel.
7. Fold parchment paper edges tightly to seal parcels completely, trapping air inside.
8. Place parcels on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 3 hours until lamb is fork-tender.
9. Open parcels carefully and serve hot.
Seal Parcels Tightly: Tightly sealed parchment paper traps steam, braising the lamb in its own juices. Cut Potatoes Uniformly: Uniform potato wedges ensure they soften alongside the braising lamb. Use Feta Cheese: Feta melts slightly into the juices, adding rich savory depth.
Kleftiko translates to 'stolen style', originating from thieves who cooked stolen meat in underground sealed pits.
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