Mexican Sliced Steak and Barley Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mexican Sliced Steak and Barley Soup
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Mexican Sliced Steak and Barley Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 fresh chile, such as Fresno or jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
  • 1/4 red onion, minced or grated
  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • Kosher salt and coarse black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the marinade and steak: Combine the cilantro, Worcestershire, garlic, chiles, lime juice, marjoram and onions in a bag. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper and add to the bag. Release air and seal the bag, then refrigerate. Marinate up to 2 hours.
  2. To prepare, bring the steak to room temp, heat a grill pan to medium-high, shake off excess marinade and cook the steak for a few minutes on each side. Thinly slice and set aside.
  3. For the soup: Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the barley to tender, but al dente, about 20 minutes. Drain and drizzle with a touch of oil. Store in a plastic container until the night you serve the soup.
  4. In a soup pot, heat the 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, celery, chile peppers, onions and bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Cook to soften the veggies, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the stock, tomatoes and cilantro, and simmer to combine the flavors, about 20 minutes. Cool, cover and store for a make-ahead meal.
  5. To serve, heat the soup to a low boil. Add the barley and heat through. Serve the soup in shallow bowls and add the sliced skirt steak. Pass the lime wedges, Worcestershire and hot sauce for topping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Mexican Sliced Steak and Barley Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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