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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker » Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb with Potatoes

    Last updated: Feb 3, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 13 Comments

    Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb with Potatoes

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    The absolute easiest way to roast Leg of Lamb is in the slow cooker! This recipe gives you fork-tender lamb and flavorful potatoes with only 15 minutes of prep time. It is the perfect recipe for special occasions like Easter, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner as well!

    greek leg of lamb and lemon potatoes in white dish

    When I was in graduate school I worked at a Greek restaurant near Charleston, SC (Athens in James Island if you're wondering!) and fell in love with their leg of lamb-it was always perfectly cooked with the most tender lemon potatoes served alongside. They were deliciously seasoned with oregano and lemon, my mouth waters just thinking about it!

    Since then I've been on a hunt to perfect my own version of that recipe (theirs was closely guarded!) and after over ten years I can tell you that this Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb Recipe is the closest I've gotten!

    (If you love Greek food too, you have to try my Tzatziki recipe, Instant Pot Lamb & Potatoes, or Greek Lemon Potatoes also!)

    Why I love this recipe

    Making Crock Pot Leg of Lamb guarantees fall off the bone perfectly cooked lamb, plus it makes it easy and only takes 15 minutes of prep time, which is always a bonus!

    Greek leg of lamb with potatoes, greens and cherry tomatoes

    Ingredients

    • olive oil
    • boneless or bone-in leg of lamb
    • potatoes
    • garlic
    • salt
    • dried oregano
    • white wine (substitute chicken stock if desired)
    • lemon

    Step by step

    1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and brown the lamb on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, add half of the garlic and the potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker.
    2. Place lamb over potatoes and sprinkle with oregano and place remaining garlic over top.
    3. Pour wine over potatoes and lamb.
    4. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 5-6 hours.
    5. Squeeze lemon over potatoes just before serving and season to taste with extra oregano if desired.
    Greek leg of lamb with lemon potatoes

    FAQs

    Can I use fresh oregano?

    Yes, to substitute fresh oregano simply double the amount.

    What kind of wine should I use?

    Choose a white wine with high acidity such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pino Grigio. Do not use cooking wines for this recipe.

    Can I use boneless leg of lamb?

    Yes, you can use boneless without any adjustment to the cooking time.

    How long does it last in the refrigerator?

    Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze leg of lamb?

    This recipe can be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze, allow the food to cool, then slice the lamb and lay the lamb and potatoes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to flash freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container and add any juices from the slow cooker.

    This leg of lamb with potatoes would pair perfectly with these Balsamic Roasted Vegetables, Oven Roasted Peppers, or Steamed Artichokes.

    If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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    Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb with Potatoes

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Melissa Riker
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 5 hours
    • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
    • Yield: 6
    • Category: entree
    • Method: slow cooker
    • Cuisine: greek
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    Description

    Easy Slow Cooker Greek Leg of Lamb in the Slow Cooker - fall off the bone tender lamb with perfectly roasted lemon potatoes all made in the crock pot!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 bone-in leg of lamb
    • 4-5 medium potatoes, chopped into 1-2" pieces
    • 1 head garlic, peeled
    • Salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste
    • 1 cup white wine (substitute chicken stock if desired)
    • ½ lemon

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet and sear the lamb on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile add half of garlic and the potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker.
    2. Place lamb over potatoes and sprinkle with oregano and place remaining garlic over top.
    3. Pour wine over potatoes and lamb.
    4. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 5-6 hours.
    5. Squeeze lemon over potatoes just before serving and season to taste with extra oregano if desired.

    Notes

    • choose an acidic wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pino Grigio
    • if using fresh oregano, double the amount

    Keywords: leg of lamb, lamb

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    Comments

    1. Holly Woods says

      April 04, 2021 at 12:42 am

      Can you salt and pepper the potatoes? Also can I use two tablespoons minced garlic?

      ★★★★★

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    2. Miriam says

      December 23, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      What would be ideal bound for the leg lamb? Could substitute Japanese sweet potatoes for regular potatoes?
      Thanks

      ★★★★★

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    3. Emma says

      July 07, 2019 at 7:37 pm

      What size lamb is best for this recipe?

      Reply
    4. A M Tewkesbury says

      September 16, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      It turned out beautifully, I didn't add the lemon but I used the liquid with a little cornflour and made a lovely gravy. Thank you for the lovely recipe, so easy to make

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 17, 2018 at 6:18 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ~Melissa

        Reply
    5. Ashley says

      July 16, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      I don't have chk broth or white wine what could I us

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        July 25, 2018 at 11:09 am

        You can use any broth you have or use water but it will reduce the flavor some. Hope that helps, ~Melissa

        Reply
    6. Marie says

      April 07, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      This sounds fantastic! I have a boneless leg of lamb. Does this change anything in the recipe?

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        April 19, 2018 at 11:21 am

        It shouldn't be a big difference since you're cooking it in the slow cooker Marie! ~Melissa

        Reply
    7. Nia says

      January 30, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      Turned out beautifully and the potatoes had a wonderful lamb flavor. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa says

        February 06, 2018 at 8:33 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it Nia! ~Melissa

        Reply
      • Lynn says

        December 26, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        How many people does this recipe serve?

        Reply
        • Melissa says

          December 27, 2018 at 10:32 pm

          it's about 4-6 servings depending on the size of your leg of lamb!

          Reply

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