Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Robin Bashinsky This saucy dish is worthy of a dinner party; just serve with a side of brown rice or rice noodles. Cola is the secret ingredient, yielding a luscious sauce with great body.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 (6-ounce) bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
3/4 cup unsalted beef stock
1/3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sambal oelek
8 minced garlic cloves
1 (12-ounce) can cola
1 star anise
1 (4 x 1-inch) orange rind strip
4 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut carrot
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups diagonally cut snow peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add half of beef to pan; cook 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove beef from pan; place in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and beef. Add stock and next 9 ingredients (through rind) to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until beef is very tender. Carefully remove beef from pan; keep warm. Discard star anise and rind.
Skim fat from surface of cooking liquid; discard fat. Pour cooking liquid into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add carrot to pan; cook 20 minutes or until carrot is almost done. Combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in peas; cook 2 minutes. Place 1 short rib in each of 8 shallow bowls. Ladle 1/2 cup sauce and vegetables over each serving; sprinkle evenly with cilantro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs 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 8 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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