Lebanese Baked Lamb and Potatoes

Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Lebanese Baked Lamb and Potatoes, a comforting one-pan meal that celebrates Middle Eastern cuisine at its finest. This dish features tender chunks of lamb shoulder infused with warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and paprika, layered with golden potatoes, juicy tomato slices, and caramelized onions. Baked to perfection in a fragrant broth, the combination creates a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe offers an irresistibly savory balance of textures and flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's best served alongside warm pita bread or a crisp salad for an authentic Lebanese feast. Ready in under two hours, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to assemble as it is gratifying to devour!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1000 grams Lamb shoulder (bone-in or boneless, cut into large chunks)
• 600 grams Potatoes (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
• 300 grams Tomatoes (sliced into rounds)
• 200 grams Yellow onions (thinly sliced)
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 250 milliliters Water or chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Season the lamb chunks with 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, and paprika. Rub the pieces well to coat evenly.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes at the bottom in an even layer.

Step 4

Top the potato layer with half of the sliced onions and half of the garlic.

Step 5

Next, place the seasoned lamb chunks over the onion and garlic mixture.

Step 6

Layer the remaining sliced onions, garlic, and tomato rounds over the lamb.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the layered ingredients.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt on top, then pour the water or chicken stock around the edges of the dish to keep the moisture in the bake.

Step 9

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring that no steam will escape.

Step 10

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.

Step 11

After 1 hour, remove the foil to allow the top to brown and caramelize. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 12

Once the lamb is tender and the potatoes are golden, remove the dish from the oven.

Step 13

Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 14

Serve hot alongside warm pita bread or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2432.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3955.9

Total Fat 273.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 800mg	0%
Sodium 5508.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 218.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 312.0mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 6464.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 14.9%