Slow Cooked Lamb Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
Tender braised lamb shoulder slow cooked with garlic, rosemary, sweet carrots, and baby potatoes. A comforting, high-protein family roast made without seed oils, soy, or added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
195 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by April + Lila
April created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
195 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Leftover meat pulls apart easily for quick high-protein lunches over greens or wrapped in grain-free tortillas.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) or set a slow cooker to low heat.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) or…
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) or…
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) or set a slow cooker to low heat.
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Season all sides of the lamb shoulder…
Season all sides of the lamb shoulder with salt and black pepper.
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Place the lamb in the hot pot…
Place the lamb in the hot pot and sear until browned on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove lamb and set aside on a plate.
Look for: browned on all sides
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Lower heat to medium (350°F / 175°C)
Lower heat to medium (350°F / 175°C), add minced garlic and rosemary, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in beef broth to deglaze the…
Pour in beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Place the lamb shoulder back into the…
Place the lamb shoulder back into the pot, then arrange baby potatoes and carrots around the meat.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cover tightly with a lid and transfer…
Cover tightly with a lid and transfer to the oven (or slow cooker). Braise for 3 hours (or 7 to 8 hours on low in a slow cooker) until the meat easily pulls apart with a fork.
Look for: the meat easily pulls apart with a fork
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Remove from heat and let the lamb…
Remove from heat and let the lamb rest in its juices for 10 minutes before carving.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Divide the cooked lamb
Divide the cooked lamb, tender carrots, and potatoes across 5 plates and spoon the pot juices over top before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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