Name: 3-ingredient slow cooker lamb recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2.2kg Lamb Leg Roast; 20.00 ml olive oil; 3 large brown onions, cut into thick wedges; 2 x 260g jars Fruit Chutney

by Amira Georgy Last updated on 03/12/2025

There are so many good things I can say about this easy recipe – sweet, sticky, moreish, it’s hard to believe that you only need 3 ingredients to make it. Plus, thanks to one flavour-bomb ingredient, you can deliver all the fruity, spiced flavours of apple, date, sultana, mustard, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg… in one. The secret ingredient? Fruit chutney. Yes, chutney is the superstar of this tasty slow-cooked lamb recipe. I use a couple of jars as a cheeky way to add a rich depth of flavour to this recipe (with very little effort!).

How to make slow-cooker lamb: key tips

With just one appliance and 3 ingredients, you can really impress your friends and family with this incredibly tasty dish. Make sure the lamb you select will fit into your slow cooker, and remember, if your lamb leg is larger than the one in the recipe (I used a 2.2kg) it might take a little longer to cook. This recipe makes enough for 8, but you can use a half leg of lamb or lamb shanks if you’re feeding a smaller group of people. For fewer people, I also suggest using only 1 jar of fruit chutney and a couple of onions. The lamb also freezes wonderfully well, so you can make a batch, cool it then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months, making it a great prep-ahead recipe.

What goes into this 3-ingredient slow cooker lamb

Woolworths Fruit Chutney is the real star here as it contains an abundance of warming spices, chunky pieces of fruit, and sweet orange juice, all of which complement the lamb so well. The chutney packs a flavour punch and is budget-friendly, making this easy lamb dish a real winner.

- Amira Georgy

Ingredients

2.2kg Woolworths Lamb Leg Roast
1 tbsp olive oil
3 large brown onions, cut into thick wedges
2 x 260g jars Woolworths Fruit Chutney

Method

Step 1

Using a small sharp knife, pierce lamb all over. Season well with salt and pepper.
Step 2

Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook lamb for 10-12 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a slow cooker.
Step 3

Add onion to same pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until starting to brown. Add chutney and stir until heated through.
Step 4

Pour onion mixture over lamb. Cover and cook for 5 hours on high (or 8 hours on low) or until the lamb is tender.
Step 5

Using tongs, carefully remove and discard skin and bones from lamb. Using 2 forks, coarsely shred lamb and stir to combine with the onion mixture. Serve.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

How can I thicken the sauce in this recipe?

If you would like your sauce a little thicker, once you’ve shredded the lamb, whisk 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour and 1 tbsp cold water in a small bowl. Add to the lamb mixture and stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes or until mixture starts to bubble and thicken.