Chili Bowl Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning
- 1 3/4 cups chili beans
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 1/2 cup 1% fat milk
- 10 3/4 oz cheddar cheese soup
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 lb ground beef
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Brown ground beef and prepare as taco meat according to the seasoning package (using water). Add chili beans and stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine soup and milk and heat through until smooth.
- Pour taco meat mixture into a 9x9" pan. Top meat with cheese sauce. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Optional: Top each serving with Fritos, lettuce and other desired taco toppings. Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef.
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 Chili Bowl Bake contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
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. 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 Chili Bowl Bake 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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