Garlic and Ginger Beef Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsps ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
- 0.12 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsps ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion, cut in thin slices
- 1 oz water
- 24 oz sirloin steak, cut in cubes
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a moderate heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, salt and water into a paste. Add the paste to the onion and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add the meat to the pan and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
- Raise the heat to moderately high and cook to your taste, stirring about 2 minutes longer for medium rare.
- Stir in cilantro and serve.
- Note: a long-simmering curry becomes a quick one when you substitute a tender cut of beef (like sirloin or fillet) and stir-fry it till medium-rare.
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 Garlic and Ginger Beef Curry contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Garlic and Ginger Beef Curry 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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