Beef with Chili and Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Beef with Chili and Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 162 calories, 17.79g protein, and 10.24g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (2.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup roasted chile salsa
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 2 large whole tomatoes
- 8 stalks medium celery
- 1 medium onion
- 2 small red peppers
- 1 large yellow pepper
- 16 oz lean ground beef
Instructions
- Place the ground beef to brown in a large skillet on low to medium heat. Stir occasionally to break up and prevent burning.
- Season to taste with your favorite seasoning such as season-all, adobo, or hickory salt and pepper.
- While the meat is browning, cut up or chop vegetables into small bite size peices and set aside, except for the onion, in a large bowl.
- Once the meat is browned, remove from the skillet, drain if necessary (although there should be minimal grease with the extra lean beef) and then place the chopped onion to sauté with a touch of olive oil on low heat.
- Once tender, add garlic, pepper, and a few tablespoons of roasted chile and turn it up to medium heat to get everything sizzling. Then add in the rest of the vegetables, stir, cover and turn down to low and allow to simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- Finally, add the browned ground meat back into the skillet, stir, cover and cook on low for an additional 10-20 minutes, depending on how tender you like your celery.
- Uncover, stir and enjoy!
- Note: by itself, it's a wonderful healthy way to eat a lot of vegetables with your beef, thereby improving the glycemic load of your meal. It could also be served over rice or pasta if your diet allows the extra carbs. As a variation, substitute black or kidney beans for the meat or add beans to the recipe to take the anti-oxidant levels up a notch.
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 Beef with Chili and Vegetables contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Beef with Chili and Vegetables 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Beef with Chili and Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 162 calories per serving with 17.79g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 162 calories, 17.79g protein (44%), 10.24g carbs, 5.64g fat. Plus 2.9g 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 162 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 6 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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