Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by LittoBubbo This is basically a common Japanese fast food where beef and caramelized onions are served on top of short-grain rice. Perfect when hot, cold, or room temperature. Good for school lunches on hot days.

Ingredients

1 large white onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sake
1/2 pound beef ribeye steak, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste (optional)
2 teaspoons pickled ginger (beni shoga), or to taste (optional)
1 sheet dried seaweed, cut into strips, or to taste (optional)

Instructions

Halve the onion and discard the central-most part. Cut halves into thin slices.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until it starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low; add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and sake and simmer until flavors combine, about 3 minutes.
Stir beef into the skillet. Cook, covered, until beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Divide between serving bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, ginger, and seaweed strips.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl good for PCOS?

Yes, this Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl 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 2 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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