This How to Cook the Perfect Steak: Essential Protein for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 48g protein. Ready in 60 minutes.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preparation:
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Remove steak from refrigerator based on your room temperature:
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- Warm climate (24°C/75°F or above): 20-25 minutes
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- Moderate climate (20-23°C/68-74°F): 30-35 minutes
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- Cool climate (below 20°C/68°F): 35-40 minutes
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Steak Thickness Guide:
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- 2.5cm/1-inch thick: Follow standard timing below
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- 3.8cm/1.5-inch thick: Add 2-3 minutes to oven time
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- 5cm/2-inch thick: Add 4-5 minutes to oven time
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Cooking Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F
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Pat steak completely dry with paper towels
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Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
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Heat an oven-safe skillet over high heat until very hot
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Sear steak using these times:
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- 170g/6 oz steak: 2-3 minutes per side
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- 225g/8 oz steak: 3-4 minutes per side
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Add garlic, rosemary, and butter if using
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Transfer to preheated oven
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Cook to desired doneness (for 2.5cm/1-inch thick steak):
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- Rare (52°C/125°F): 4-5 minutes
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- Medium-rare (57°C/135°F): 5-7 minutes
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- Medium (63°C/145°F): 7-9 minutes
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Rest steak for 5-10 minutes before slicing
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Slice against the grain
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PCOS Portion Note: A 170-225g (6-8 oz) portion is ideal for women with PCOS, providing adequate protein while maintaining proper portion control. Save any extras for tomorrow's lunch.
Why this How to Cook the Perfect Steak: Essential Protein for PCOS works for PCOS
With 48g of protein per serving (about 55% of calories), this How to Cook the Perfect Steak: Essential Protein for PCOS sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
Fat makes up about 58% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this How to Cook the Perfect Steak: Essential Protein for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 48g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 35 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes.
Per serving: 350 calories, 48g protein (55%), 0g carbs, 22.5g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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