Red Kidney Beef Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup no salt added diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 15 oz light red kidney beans
- 15 oz dark red kidney beans
- 4 oz hamburger patty (80/20)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 2 quart sauce pan.
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until almost transparent.
- Add your choice of meat/hamburger patty, and cook until browned.
- Add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, rinsed beans and chicken stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, until thickened and fragrant.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Red Kidney Beef Chili contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Red Kidney Beef Chili can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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