Fall Pot Roast with Figs
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fall Pot Roast with Figs a try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 46g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 570 calories. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of shallots, pepper, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.
Instructions
In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and shallots in oil 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.
Remove from pan with slotted spoon, reserving oil in pan.
In small bowl, mix rosemary, salt, pepper and sugar. Rub mixture on all sides of roast. Cook roast in reserved oil until browned on all sides.
Add broth and 1 cup of the water. Scatter garlic and shallots around roast. Cover tightly; cook over medium-low heat 1 hour. Turn roast over; cook 1 hour. Turn roast again; cook covered 1 hour longer or until meat is tender, adding squash and figs and turning roast during last 30 minutes.
Remove roast, fruit and vegetables to platter. Skim fat from broth, if desired.
Heat broth to boiling; boil 5 minutes. Stir in port; boil 5 minutes. Shake remaining 1/2 cup water and the flour in tightly covered container; gradually stir into sauce.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Serve gravy with pot roast.