Kleftiko

Description

The recipe won't take much time. The dish turns out incredibly delicious, and the lamb, in particular, becomes very juicy thanks to being baked in the oven. The onions and tomatoes give the lamb shanks a refined flavor. As a result, you get a hearty and aromatic dish, perfect for both everyday and festive occasions. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the shanks, peel the vegetables and rinse them under water as well. Make crosswise cuts on the shanks every 2 cm.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Slice the onion into half-rings, the tomato into thin slices, and chop the herbs. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the shanks on it. Sprinkle with onion and arrange the tomatoes on top. Wrap the meat first in parchment paper, then in foil.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the lamb into a preheated oven. Bake at 250 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Serve klefthico with chopped herbs and lemon wedges.