Lamb in the Slow Cooker

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This recipe for lamb in the slow cooker is simple. We adore Australian or New Zealand lamb, which has more flavor than the blander US lamb. It's great served with mashed potatoes.

Submitted by Carol Foster
Updated on April 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (4 pound) leg of lamb

  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced

  • 5 cups water

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook until outside is browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add onion to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. Transfer onion to a slow cooker and place lamb on top. Mix water, soy sauce, garlic, and onion soup mix together and pour over lamb. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

  4. Remove roast, cover lightly with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

  5. While the roast is sitting, mix butter and flour into a paste. Add small pieces of this paste to the hot cooking liquid and mix until incorporated. Cook until sauce reaches desired thickness, 5 to 6 minutes.

  6. Slice roast thinly and serve with gravy.

Cook’s Note

Depending on how thick you like your gravy, you may need to make more of the flour and butter mixture.

I dice the leftover lamb, mix it with the leftover gravy and frozen mixed vegetables (cooked in the microwave), and top with leftover mashed potatoes to make a wonderful shepherd's pie.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136 Calories
6g Fat
4g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 655mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 212mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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