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Slow Roasted Lamb Shawarma

Ali Segersten (author)
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This easy slow-roasted leg of lamb recipe is bursting with flavor and full of anti-inflammatory spices. Serve it as a holiday main dish, or meal prep this recipe to have easy-to-digest meat on hand for simple meals throughout the week. Leftover lamb can be warmed and added to romaine lettuce leaves with chopped cucumber, onion, and a lemon-tahini dressing for a nutrient-dense, high-protein lunch. I use a cast iron braiser to slow-roast meat. The heavy, tight-fitting lid creates a seal on the pot, not allowing liquid to escape. If you don't have a Cast Iron Dutch Oven or Cast Iron Braiser, then you'll want to use a casserole dish with a lid or foil and add about a cup of water to the bottom of the pan before cooking. 

Ingredients
3½ pounds boneless leg of lamb
1 large onions

Shawarma Spice Rub

2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoons turmeric powder
1 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons ground sumac
1½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5.0 4 reviews

Ann…

Apr 5, 2026

WOW! We made this for Easter and it was so flavorful! Definitely seemed worthwhile to marinate overnight. Will be making this again.

Jes…

Nov 4, 2025

Yum! I used this recipe with a venison roast. It was a success!

Cou…

Jan 13, 2025

This was absolutely incredible. I had multiple comments on how good the house smelled and the food tasted! This will be made again.

Kat…

Jan 21, 2024

Absolutely delicious! I used a 4lb semi-boneless leg of lamb and cooked it for 4 hours and it turned out perfectly tender. I served it with yellow rice. The meal was a huge hit with everyone. I will be making this again!