Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb
A tender leg of lamb is studded with garlic and roasted with baby potatoes and baby carrots, while beer and coarse-grain brown mustard bring a rich, tangy depth. It makes a hearty, low-fuss centerpiece for a family dinner or special weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and carrots; cook in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Rinse the leg of lamb, pat dry, and place it in a roasting pan. Season generously with salt and pepper; rub the seasonings into the meat. Use a small knife to make incisions large enough for a garlic clove to fit all over the lamb. Stuff the garlic cloves into the holes. Spoon mustard over the lamb; rub it into the meat.
- 4
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add the potatoes and carrots to the roasting pan. Baste the lamb with beer, reserving the rest for basting at 20-minute intervals.
- 5
Continue to roast the lamb until the internal temperature reaches at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium rare, about 1 hour 30 minutes more.
- 6
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before carving. Spoon the pan drippings over the meat and vegetables to serve.
- Calories 602.59 kcal High 30%
- Protein 83.83 g Good Source 168%
- Carbohydrate 24.22 g 9%
- Total Fat 16.92 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 253.28 mg High 84%
- Sodium 281.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.76 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.88 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 7.19 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 1876.57 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin A 15.48 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 22.61 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Dragan's Garlic and Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Baby Potatoes, Beer, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 602.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Baby Potatoes, Beer, Black Pepper, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 602.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Dragan's Garlic-and-Beer Roasted Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 602.59 calories and 83.83 g of protein, or 168% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 281.07 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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