Sirloin Steak Stew with Mushrooms - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sirloin Steak Stew with Mushrooms is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 860 calories, 49.54g protein, and 84.04g carbs per serving. Ready in 145 minutes. High in fiber (4.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 20 oz sirloin steak
- 2 tbsps white flour
- 4 cups diced portabella mushrooms
- 2 cups pearl onions
- 2 cups green beans
- 14 oz Low Sodium beef broth
- 3 fl oz red wine
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp canola
- 1 cup plum tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat oil in dutch oven.
- Add mushrooms. cook until the mushrooms release their moisture.
- Sprinkle flour onto steak, toss to coat. Remove mushrooms from pot, set aside.
- Add steak. Brown for 3 minutes, still pink in the middle.
- Add wine, cook for 3 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Cook until reduced by 1/4 or about 30 minutes.
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 Sirloin Steak Stew with Mushrooms contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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. 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 Sirloin Steak Stew with Mushrooms 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 Sirloin Steak Stew with Mushrooms recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 860 calories per serving with 49.54g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 145 minutes total. Prep time is 25 minutes and cook time is 120 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 860 calories, 49.54g protein (23%), 84.04g carbs, 35.64g fat. Plus 4.6g 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 860 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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