Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, cut into medium dice
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds stew beef (boneless chuck), excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 medium tomatoes, halved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the stew:In heavy, large saucepan over moderately-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the beef and saute, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to boil. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
- For the polenta:While the beef is simmering, make the polenta. Pour the olive oil into a large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside. In heavy, large pot over moderately-high heat, bring stock to a boil. Lower the heat to moderate and gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 5 minutes. Transfer the polenta to an oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm. Let the polenta sit for 5 to 10 minutes so it can set up. When the beef is tender, use tongs to remove the tomato skins, if desired and the thyme sprigs. Turn the polenta out of the bowl, slice, and serve alongside the stew.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment