Fall Pot Roast with Figs

Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Fall Pot Roast with Figs
220 min.
8
559kcal

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As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a hearty pot roast wafting through your home. Our Fall Pot Roast with Figs is the perfect dish to embrace the flavors of the season while providing a satisfying meal for family and friends. This dairy-free recipe combines tender beef with the sweetness of dried Calimyrna figs and the earthy richness of butternut squash, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will warm your soul.

Imagine gathering around the table, sharing stories and laughter, as you serve this succulent roast, lovingly cooked to perfection. The process may take a bit of time, but the result is well worth the wait. With each bite, you'll experience the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the beef, complemented by the aromatic garlic and shallots that infuse the dish with depth. The addition of port wine elevates the gravy, making it a luxurious finishing touch that ties everything together.

This recipe not only serves eight hearty portions, making it ideal for gatherings, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to indulge without guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable meal that captures the essence of fall. Your loved ones will be asking for seconds, and you’ll be left with a warm heart and a satisfied palate.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 10 cloves garlic peeled
  • large shallots 
  • tablespoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons kosher salt (coarse)
  • teaspoons pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • lb beef chuck 
  • cups beef broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • 1.5 lb butternut squash cubed
  •  figs dried quartered
  • 0.5 cup red wine 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • slotted spoon
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and shallots in oil 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.
  2. Remove from pan with slotted spoon, reserving oil in pan.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove roast, fruit and vegetables to platter. Skim fat from broth, if desired.
  6. 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.
  7. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  8. Serve gravy with pot roast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories559kcal
Protein33.08%
Fat48.22%
Carbs18.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.14
Glycemic Load
7.46
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.74999994817%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.28mg
Petunidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.3mg
Malvidin
2.08mg
Peonidin
0.19mg
Catechin
1.87mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.82mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.39mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
2.96mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:558.89kcal
27.94%
Fat:30g
46.16%
Saturated Fat:12.06g
75.39%
Carbohydrates:26.18g
8.73%
Net Carbohydrates:22.2g
8.07%
Sugar:11.89g
13.21%
Cholesterol:156.49mg
52.16%
Sodium:997.85mg
43.38%
Alcohol:1.59g
100%
Alcohol %:0.4%
100%
Protein:46.31g
92.62%
Vitamin A:9159.76IU
183.2%
Zinc:17.41mg
116.1%
Vitamin B12:6.23µg
103.89%
Selenium:49.08µg
70.11%
Vitamin B6:1.17mg
58.75%
Vitamin B3:11.71mg
58.54%
Phosphorus:493.22mg
49.32%
Potassium:1299.17mg
37.12%
Iron:6.11mg
33.96%
Vitamin C:21.39mg
25.93%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.9%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.77%
Magnesium:89.91mg
22.48%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.93%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.86%
Fiber:3.98g
15.91%
Vitamin E:2.23mg
14.87%
Copper:0.28mg
13.98%
Calcium:120.06mg
12.01%
Folate:43.6µg
10.9%
Vitamin K:9.87µg
9.4%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%