Lamb in the Slow Cooker

Make leg of lamb in the slow cooker with basic ingredients and a package of onion soup mix, then serve it with mashed potatoes for a heartwarming dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 136 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups water
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (4 pound) leg of lamb
• 0.5 cup soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice roast thinly and serve with gravy.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook until outside is browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Add onion to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer onion to a slow cooker and place lamb on top. Mix water, soy sauce, garlic, and onion soup mix together and pour over lamb. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Step 5

Remove roast, cover lightly with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Step 6

While the roast is sitting, mix butter and flour into a paste. Add small pieces of this paste to the hot cooking liquid and mix until incorporated. Cook until sauce reaches desired thickness, 5 to 6 minutes.