Greek Lamb Kleftiko – The classic “Stolen meat”.
Kleftiko, translating to ‘stolen meat’ in Greek, is a dish reputedly created by the Klephts or Kleftes, bands of rebels who engaged the Ottomans in the mountainous regions, during the 14th to the 19th centuries.
This is a traditional dish that originated in the Greek island of Crete, where lamb has been popular for centuries.
Next time you cook a leg of lamb, slow roast it like the Greeks! This authentic slow cooked Greek lamb recipe (kleftiko) is a perfect meal for easy entertaining. Slow cook the lamb for an all-in-one meal with the most delicious lemon garlic potatoes and vegetables. This requires only 15 minutes of hands-on time; afterwards, let your oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot take over the hard work until the dish is fall-apart tender and scrumptious!
Recipe suggestion : https://akispetretzikis.com/en/recipe/2965/arni-kleftiko
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