6-8 servingsAmericanbay leaves

Instant Dutch Oven - Wine Braised Leg of Lamb

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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6-8 servings

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more than 2 hours

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Easy

Instant Dutch Oven - Wine Braised Leg of Lamb
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 3 hour

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Braise, Dutch Oven, Electric Dutch Oven, Sauté

Cuisine: Colombian, American

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 5-5 1/2 lbs leg of lamb
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 3 in carrots
  • 2 onions
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 thyme sprig
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Trim some of the excess fat on the lamb. Season the lamb with salt and black pepper
  2. Select SEAR/SAUTÉ Mode. Press Temp/Time button to set the time to 40 minutes with the knob. Press START.
  3. When the unit is hot, add the oil and nicely sear all sides of the lamb.
  4. Take the lamb out and sauté garlic, carrots, onion, thyme, and bay leaves in the cooking vessel for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add lamb on top.
  6. Add wine and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  7. Add beef stock and bring to boil.
  8. Close the lid.
  9. Press CANCEL.
  10. Select BRAISE press Temp/Time button to set the time to 3 hours with the knob. Press START. Flip the leg of lamb halfway through cooking time.
  11. The Lamb should be very soft and moist at the end. Extend cooking time if necessary.
  12. Press CANCEL.
  13. Carefully take the lamb out, slice and serve.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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