Beef Gulasch - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Beef Gulasch is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chefs Andrew Chase and Erwin Schrottner A classic dish perfected. Ask your butcher to cut the meat from the shank into 3/4-inch cubes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds white onions, halved through core, thinly sliced crosswise (about 8 cups)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika
1 cup white wine vinegar
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
3 1/2 pounds beef shank meat (from about 4 1/2 pounds beef shanks) or boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Instructions

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown and soft, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Add garlic and marjoram; cook until garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until mixture begins to turn dark red, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add both paprikas and stir to blend; remove from heat and let stand 1 minute for flavors to blend. Add vinegar; stir over medium heat until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add broth, bay leaves, and lemon peel; increase heat and bring to boil.
Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; add to pot. Simmer over medium-low heat until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours.
Transfer beef to bowl, leaving onions in pot. Boil sauce in pot until reduced to 5 cups, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree sauce in blender until smooth; return to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Return beef to pot. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool, then cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef Gulasch good for PCOS?

Yes, this Beef Gulasch recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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