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Name: Authentic Greek Kleftiko Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 300 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 2 kg leg of lamb (bone-in, approx. 4.5 lbs); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 2-3 lemons); 8 cloves garlic, sliced into slivers; 2 tablespoons dried Greek oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 large potatoes, cut into thick wedges; 2 large red onions, cut into wedges; 2 large carrots, cut into chunks; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for extra moisture)

Kleftiko

Greece

Various

Slow-cooked lamb (or sometimes goat) with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, traditionally cooked in a sealed clay oven.

Slow-cooked

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