Australian Main
Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Mint Sauce
A classic Australian roast of tender lamb, rosemary, crisp potatoes and fresh mint sauce.
25 minsPrep time
1 hr 45 minsCook time
Serves 2Servings
MediumDifficulty
Nutrition
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690Calories
42gProtein
45gCarbs
36gFat
Ingredients
What you need
- 900 leg of lamb
- 1.5 rosemary, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 500 potatoes, for roasting
- 300 carrots, chunked
- 1.5 olive oil
- 60 mint sauce
Method
Step-by-step method
Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.
- 1. Stud lamb with garlic and rub with rosemary, oil, salt and pepper. Measure everything before you start so the recipe scales cleanly from the dynamic ingredient quantities. Slice meat across the grain where it will be served sliced, and keep steaks even in thickness so they cook at the same speed.
- 2. Roast with potatoes and carrots until cooked to preference. Preheat the oven to None°C / None°F and use the middle shelf unless the recipe needs strong top browning.
- 3. Rest the lamb before carving. Work steadily and check texture rather than relying only on the clock.
- 4. Warm the roasting juices into a simple gravy if liked. Preheat the oven to None°C / None°F and use the middle shelf unless the recipe needs strong top browning.
- 5. Serve sliced lamb with vegetables and mint sauce. Taste at the end for salt, acidity and richness; traditional versions should feel generous but balanced.
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Wine pairing
What to drink with Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Mint Sauce
These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style, not just the country it comes from.
#1
Excellent match
White
Chardonnay
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#2
Great match
Red
Syrah / Shiraz
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#3
Interesting match
Red
Côtes du Rhône / GSM Blend
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: dark fruit, spice and savoury notes mirror browned meat and roasting flavours
- Acidity: Sufficient acidity keeps a rich meat dish energetic
- Body: Medium-full to full body matches the weight of the meat
- Tannin: Firm tannin is buffered by protein and fat
- Sweetness: Dry style maintains a savoury finish
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
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