Beef Chili Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Beef Chili Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 460 calories, 30.61g protein, and 69.91g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (16.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp leaves basil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cups stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups kidney beans
- 2 cups pinquitos (pink beans)
- 2 cups garbanzo beans
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 1-3 hours before serving
- Note: I like to freeze meal size portions. It makes for a fast and easy meal later.
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 Beef Chili Stew contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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. 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 Beef Chili Stew 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Beef Chili Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 460 calories per serving with 30.61g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 16.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 460 calories, 30.61g protein (27%), 69.91g carbs, 7.64g fat. Plus 16.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Soup. At 460 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 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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