Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl This hearty potato favorite will warm you up on the coldest fall nights.

Ingredients

2 lb. Russet potatoes (about 4), peeled and cubed
kosher salt
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. chicken broth
4 c. baby spinach
1 c. milk
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Green salad, for serving

Instructions

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 12 to 15; drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and rosemary and cook until vegetables are soft, 5 minutes. Spoon out and discard any extra grease in pan and season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and chicken broth; let simmer until liquid reduces slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Preheat broiler to high. Add milk to drained potatoes and bring to a simmer. Using a potato masher or fork, mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon beef and spinach mixture into a medium-sized baking dish and spoon mashed potatoes on top. Use a fork to create texture on top (the potatoes will brown better) and drizzle with olive oil.
Broil until nicely browned on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with a green salad.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie good for PCOS?

Yes, this Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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