Lamb Kontosouvli in the Oven
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A traditional Greek dish, lamb kontosouvli is marinated with a special blend of herbs and spices, then roasted with vegetables for a flavorful and tender meal. This version is adapted for smaller gatherings and can be made in your home oven.
03:00:00 total
Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- lamb leg and arm - 2 kg (cut into portions without bone)
- green peppers - 2
- red peppers - 2
- onions - 2
- rosemary sprigs - 4
- beef knuckle cubes - 3
- olive oil - 100 g
- white wine vinegar - 100 g
- garlic cloves - 4
- rosemary sprigs (for marinade) - 4-5
- plain mustard - 100 g
- French fries - watch the video to see (for serving)
- pitas for souvlaki - watch the video to see (for serving)
- tzatziki - watch the video to see (for serving)
- lemon slices - watch the video to see (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Blend garlic, vinegar, olive oil, rosemary, and beef knuckle cubes to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Lamb: Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring it's well coated. Let it marinate.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut onions into large pieces and prepare peppers by removing seeds and cutting into large pieces.
- Add Mustard to Meat: Add mustard to the marinated lamb and mix well.
- Assemble Kontosouvli: Alternate meat and vegetables on metal rods. Wrap with parchment paper and then aluminum foil.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet with a grill. Bake at 180°C for 2.5 hours, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-30 minutes until nicely colored.
- Serve: Serve with souvlaki pitas, French fries, tzatziki, and lemon slices.
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