Southwestern Lamb Shoulder Roast
Imagine red sandstone illuminated by the setting sun as you set out this flavorful and colorful roast—dinner is going to be awe-inspiring.
Ingredients
- 1 lamb shoulder roast, boned and tied
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 3 med carrots, finely chopped
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 med green bell peppers or 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- 2 28 oz cans tomatoes with juice
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 sprigs fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salsa
Directions
- Salt and pepper lamb roast.
- Cut slits in roast and insert slivers of garlic.
- In a heavy roasting pan with cover, sear lamb on all sides in hot oil.
- Add carrots, onion, and green peppers or jalapeño; brown.
- Stir in tomatoes, thyme, and oregano.
- Cover and braise at 325ºF for 1 1/2 hours, or until desired degree of doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium, or 170°F for well.
- Remove roast and vegetables.
- Skim grease off of pan juices, and boil for about 3 to 5 minutes to reduce.
- Stir in parsley or cilantro and lemon juice.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve lamb roast sliced with meat juices and salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 273
Calories from Fat 107 (39%)
(18%)Total Fat 12g
(20%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(33%)Cholesterol 100mg
(24%)Sodium 567mg
(21%)Potassium 748mg
Total Carbohydrate 10g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(62%)Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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