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Rich Croatian Peka with Lamb and Vegetables

Name: Rich Croatian Peka with Lamb and Vegetables
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 225 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1.5 kg lamb shoulder, cubed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp paprika; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth

Succulent lamb slow-cooked in a clay pot with aromatic herbs and seasonal vegetables for a rich, comforting meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Rich Croatian Peka with Lamb and Vegetables — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 15 min

Cook

3 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Marinade

For the Vegetables

For the Herb Mixture

For the Cooking Liquid

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 1157 kcal
Protein: 79.33 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Fat: 70.83 g
Fiber: 6.08 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4627 kcal
Protein: 317.3 g
Carbs: 170.6 g
Fat: 283.3 g
Fiber: 24.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1.5 kg lamb shoulder cubed	3450	300	0	255	0
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.5	3	0.1	0.2
2 tbsp olive oil	238	0	0	27	0
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped	3	0	0.5	0.1	0.3
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
3 large potatoes peeled and quartered	550	11	125	0.4	13
2 carrots sliced	50	1	12	0.2	3.5
1 red bell pepper sliced	37	1	9	0.5	3
1 large onion sliced	60	1.5	14	0.1	3
1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped	3	0	0.5	0.1	0.3
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped	2	0	0.4	0.1	0.2
1 tsp paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
1 cup dry white wine	200	1	5	0	0
1 cup chicken broth	15	1	0	0.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine lamb with garlic, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2
Toss to coat
Toss to ensure lamb is evenly coated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Ensure the lamb is at room temperature before cooking. Pro Tip: For more intense flavor, marinate for a full 24 hours.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Chop vegetables
Peel and chop all vegetables into desired sizes.
2
Add herbs
In another bowl, add the herb mixture to the vegetables.
3
Toss with herbs
Toss vegetables with the chopped herbs until evenly coated.

How to Make Rich Croatian Peka with Lamb and Vegetables

Total time: 5 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Arrange the Peka
Place marinated lamb at the bottom of a clay or cast-iron pot, followed by vegetables on top.
2
Add Liquids
Pour the white wine and chicken broth over the lamb and vegetables.
3
Seal and Cook
Cover tightly with a lid and cook in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 2.5 hours.