Roast Lamb with Wine Gravy

A leg of lamb is wrapped in bacon and roasted, then served with a white wine gravy thickened with homemade seasoned breadcrumbs.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 682 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 (5 pound) leg of lamb
• ⅓ cup beef stock

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Season the lamb leg to taste with salt and pepper. Place into a metal roasting dish, and drape with the bacon slices. Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the desired doneness, turning once.

Step 3

Combine the breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle into the roasting dish over the meat drippings, then return the dish to the oven, and continue baking until the breadcrumbs have toasted to a golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the baking dish from the oven; set the lamb leg onto a plate, and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the lamb to rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the baking dish onto a burner on the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in the wine and beef stock, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Slice the lamb leg, and serve with the wine gravy.