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Hungarian Beef Goulash
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Hungarian Beef Goulash

4 servings

This Hungarian Beef Goulash is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Make this slow-cooker version of Hungarian goulash by first browning the cubes of beef in a skillet then simmering the beef in a slow cooker along with onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste and broth. Serve the saucy beef mixture over egg noodles for a

Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a slow cooker and pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet.

  2. Add onions to skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer. Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, tomato paste and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring to pick up any browned bits on bottom of skillet, and pour over beef in slow cooker. Add bell pepper, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

  3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, with sour cream on the side, if desired.

Why this Hungarian Beef Goulash works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Hungarian Beef Goulash 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Hungarian Beef Goulash recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly 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 4 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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