Lamb Tava Recipe with Potatoes – A Rustic One-Pan Mediterranean Feast
A traditional one-pan Lamb Tava with Potatoes — tender lamb, caramelized potatoes, and Mediterranean herbs baked slowly for a rich, rustic flavor.
Ingredients
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2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks
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2 lbs waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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3–4 cloves garlic, sliced
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3 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes)
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp thyme
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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¼ cup water or lamb broth
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Oil a large baking dish.
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Layer half the potatoes, then onions, garlic, lamb, tomatoes, and seasoning.
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Add remaining potatoes on top. Drizzle with olive oil and add aromatics.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours.
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Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 30–45 minutes to brown the top.
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Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Optional: Add carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers.
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For crisper potatoes, broil the top for 5 minutes at the end.
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Tastes even better the next day.