Inside Out Bacon Burger - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Beef is a source of iron and zinc — two minerals often low in women with PCOS. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Onion is contain quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory.
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
- 800g (28 Oz) Ground Beef
- 8 Slices Chopped Bacon
- 1/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped Chives
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, start cooking 8 Slices of chopped bacon. You can season with spices if you’d like.
- Continue cooking it, covering the pan with a grease catcher – this stuff will get seriously messy without one!
- Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside on some paper towels to crisp up.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 800g (28Oz) ground beef.
- Add 2/3 of your bacon, 2 Tbsp. Chopped Chives, 2 tsp. Minced Garlic, 2 tsp. Black Pepper, 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce, 1 1/4 tsp. Salt, 1 tsp. Onion Powder, and 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce.
- Mix the meat and spice mixture together well; make sure that all of the spices are evenly distributed in the meat.
- Form patties with your hands. You should be able to get 9 relatively large patties from this.
- In a cast iron skillet, add 2 Tbsp. of the previously saved bacon fat. Wait until it gets got and then add your burger patties. You can add 3-4 at a time.
- Flip the burger patties after 3-5 minutes (depending on the done-ness you want), and continue to cook on the other side.
- Serve with cheese, extra bacon, and onion if you’d like. Also, feel free to add a dash of sriracha over the top!
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 Inside Out Bacon Burger contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, 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 Inside Out Bacon Burger 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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