Brown Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 oz water
- 1 oz corn starch
Instructions
- Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste. Whisk until slightly darker and caramelized.
- Add 1 cup of beef stock. Whisk briskly until tomato paste is incorporated completely.
- Drop temperature to medium-low. Allow stock to simmer for 20 minutes, or until broth reduces by a 1/3.
- Mix water and corn starch into a slurry (add together until corn starch is completely dissolved).
- Add 1/2 of slurry and whisk.
- Reserve second 1/2 of slurry to add until gravy is desired thickness.
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 Brown Gravy contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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 Brown Gravy 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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