Beef and Bean Chilli - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Beef and Bean Chilli is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 286 calories, 23.65g protein, and 14.94g carbs per serving. Ready in 29 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean beef stew meat
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsps garlic minced
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1/2 oz flour
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 medium green pepper chopped
- 3 cups chopped or sliced tomatoes
- 3 tsps leaves oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups kidney beans
Instructions
- Brown meat in large skillet with half of vegetable oil. Add water. Simmer covered for 1 hour until meat is tender.
- Heat remaining vegetable oil in second skillet. Add garlic and onion, and cook over low heat until onion is softened. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic-onion-flour mixture to cooked meat. Then add remaining ingredients to meat mixture. Simmer for 1/2 hour.
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 Beef and Bean Chilli contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 Beef and Bean Chilli 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 Beef and Bean Chilli recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 286 calories per serving with 23.65g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 29 minutes total. Prep time is 24 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 9 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 286 calories, 23.65g protein (33%), 14.94g carbs, 14.66g fat. Plus 4g 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 286 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 9 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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