eastern mediterranean pot roast

How To Make eastern mediterranean pot roast

• Step 1
  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 4 to 5 quart ovenproof pot over medium heat.
• Step 2
  Pat meat dry with paper towels.
• Step 3
  Add to hot oil along with all of the vegetables and garlic.
• Step 4
  Brown meat on all sides.
• Step 5
  Stir the onion and garlic occasionally.
• Step 6
  Add liquids, seasonings, apricots and prunes.
• Step 7
  Cover tightly and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours in a preheated 325 oven, until meat is fork tender.
• Step 8
  Lift meat to a cutting board.
• Step 9
  Cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
• Step 10
  Discard any bay leaves and/or citrus peel and skim fat from sauce.
• Step 11
  If you like, thicken the sauce by stirring in 3 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/4 cup water.
• Step 12
  Slice meat across the grain and serve with the sauce.
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