Kleftiko

🛒 Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder (boneless) 250 g · 575 kcal
• Potatoes 150 g · 115 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• Garlic 5 g · 7 kcal
• Tomatoes 75 g · 15 kcal
• Green bell pepper 37 g · 8 kcal
• Feta cheese 25 g · 70 kcal
• Olive oil 15 g · 130 kcal
• Lemon juice 10 g · 2 kcal
• Dried oregano 0 g · 1 kcal
• Fresh rosemary 1 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cut the lamb shoulder into large, rustic chunks and place them in a spacious bowl. Season generously with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and fresh rosemary leaves, then add olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Massage the lamb mixture thoroughly to ensure all pieces are well coated with the seasonings. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or ideally, for a few hours in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). While the lamb marinates, prepare the vegetables: peel and cut potatoes into large wedges, slice the onion, dice the tomatoes, and cut the green bell pepper into strips.
4. Add the prepared potatoes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper to the bowl with the marinated lamb. Toss everything together well to ensure the vegetables are also coated in the flavorful marinade.
5. Divide the lamb and vegetable mixture into individual portions. Place each portion onto a large piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil, adding a few extra lemon slices and crumbled feta cheese on top.
6. Fold the parchment paper or foil tightly around each portion to create sealed parcels. Ensure there are no gaps for steam to escape, as this is crucial for the slow cooking process and tender meat.
7. Place the sealed parcels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours. The long, slow cooking time will ensure the lamb becomes incredibly tender and falls off the bone.
8. Carefully remove the parcels from the oven and transfer them to serving plates. Gently open each parcel, allowing the fragrant steam and aromas to escape, then serve immediately for a truly authentic Kleftiko experience.