Paleo Beef Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Paleo Beef Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 384 calories, 26.14g protein, and 24.81g carbs per serving. Ready in 21 minutes. High in fiber (5.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 16 oz boneless beef
- 1 tsp leaves basil
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 cube beef stock
- 1 large onion
- 4 cups tinned tomatoes
- 1 5 fl oz serving red wine
Instructions
- Soften onion and garlic in pot, add beef and allow to brown.
- Add diced carrots, allow to sweat to soften. Add spices and season.
- Add stock and tinned tomatoes, red wine (preferably not cooking wine because of too much salt).
- Put lid on and leave on a low heat for at least one hour.
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 Paleo Beef Stew contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- 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
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 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 Paleo Beef Stew 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Paleo Beef Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 384 calories per serving with 26.14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 21 minutes total. Prep time is 21 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 384 calories, 26.14g protein (27%), 24.81g carbs, 17.79g fat. Plus 5.2g fiber. 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 384 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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