This Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1655 calories, 201g protein, and 41g carbs per serving. Ready in 59 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Beef is a source of iron and zinc — two minerals often low in women with PCOS. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Start by doing all the prep. Slice 1 small onion, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 medium jalapenos, and 1 small red chili pepper. Remove the silver skin from the skirt steak if you need to.
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In a crock pot, add all of the ingredients (spices included). I made a small layer of the 1/2 can whole tomatoes and some onions, then layered the steak on top, and then added the rest of the vegetables.
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Cook everything for 3-4 hours on low and stir it all up. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 3-4 hours on low.
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Once your steak is finished, shred it all with 2 forks and start on your tortillas.
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You can find the tortilla recipe here. Boil the chicken or beef broth and mix it into all the other tortilla ingredients. Once you form a dough, cut out small (or large, depending) circles and fry them in a frying pan on medium-low heat. Stuff the tortillas with whatever mixture you want (I used cream cheese and sriracha) and serve!
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 Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- 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. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas 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.
Why this Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas works for PCOS
With 201g of protein per serving (about 49% of calories), this Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
The 41g of carbohydrates in this serving land in the moderate range that suits most PCOS phenotypes. If your dominant phenotype is adrenal PCOS (typically driven by cortisol rather than insulin), moderate carbs eaten alongside protein and fat usually feel better than very-low-carb eating, which can elevate cortisol.
Fat makes up about 40% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Keto Skirt Steak Fajitas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1655 calories per serving with 201g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 59 minutes total. Prep time is 44 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1655 calories, 201g protein (49%), 41g carbs, 73g fat. 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 Lunch. At 1655 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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