Korean Steak in Lettuce Cups - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Korean Steak in Lettuce Cups is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Sliced round steak and shredded carrots are braised in a rich soy-ginger sauce and served in delicate Boston-lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
1 tsp. minced, peeled fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 clove garlic
1 beef top round steak
4 stalk celery with leaves
5 oz. shredded carrots
3 green onions
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 head Boston lettuce
Green-onion tops

Instructions

In medium bowl, stir soy sauce, sugar, oil, ginger, ground red pepper, and garlic until blended. Add beef, turning to coat with soy-sauce mixture, and marinate 15 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat celery, carrots, and 1/3 cup water to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add beef with its marinade and cook 2 minutes or until meat just loses its pink color throughout, stirring quickly and constantly. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds, and cook 1 minute, stirring.
To serve, let each person place some beef mixture on a lettuce leaf. Garnish with green-onion tops. If you like, fold sides of lettuce leaf over filling to make a package to eat out of hand.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Korean Steak in Lettuce Cups good for PCOS?

Yes, this Korean Steak in Lettuce Cups recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

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

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