Slow-Roasted Tomato and Garlic Mediterranean Lamb

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Tender lamb slow-roasted with a robust blend of tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, creating a rich and genuine Mediterranean experience. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs bone-in lamb shoulder, ripe tomatoes, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder
• 4 medium, quartered ripe tomatoes
• 6 whole, peeled garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat dry 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder and rub thoroughly with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
2. Step 2: Place the lamb in a roasting pan and scatter 4 quartered ripe tomatoes and 6 whole peeled garlic cloves around it. Pour 1/2 cup dry red wine over the lamb.
3. Step 3: Roast uncovered for 3 hours, basting every hour with pan juices, until the lamb is fork-tender and tomatoes have broken down releasing their juices.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over top, and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to serve.