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Best Recipe for Greek Lamb!

This recipe is simple and creates a delicious meal for 4 to 5 people

We believe that this greek lamb recipe is one of the most delicious lamb recipes we are pround to be able to share it with you for free.

Ingredients

• 4 pound leg of lamb
• 10-12 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 6 ounces of chees cut into cubes (kefalotyri, pecorino)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 4 pounds of roasting or baking potatoes, peeled, cut in half or quarters
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• sea salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 4-5 sheets of parchment cooking paper
• water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 480 degrees Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius)
2. Rub the lamb with most of the olive oil and then season it with the salt and pepper by sprinking both over the lamb. Then with a sharp knife, pierce the lamb and insert a close of garlic and a piece of cheese into each opening. Continue until all the garlic and cheese has been inserted into the lamb
3. Drizzle the potatoes and carrots with the remaining olive oil and also season those with salt and pepper (to taste)
4. On a flat surface, spread out the parchment sheets and lay the lamb in the center, with the potates and carrots. Close the parchment paper and secure well, tucking the sides underneat to make a secure packet
5. Fill a roasting pan with 1/3 of water, add the lamb (in its packet) and then cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes, adding more ater as needed to keep the pan from getting dry
6. When done, life the entire packet onto a serving platter, and cut open at the table to serve