Ravin' Good Stew Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Ravin' Good Stew Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) pear halves
3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2-3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Drain pears, reserving juice; chop pears and set aside. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, ketchup, salt, lemon peel, thyme, pepper, cinnamon and cloves until blended.
Gradually stir in the broth, wine and reserved pear juice. Add bay leaf and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Add sweet potatoes; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until potatoes and beef are tender. Stir in raisins and pears; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravin' Good Stew Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ravin' Good Stew Recipe 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?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 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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