Chuck Roast Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chuck Roast Chili is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 522 calories, 28.97g protein, and 9.06g carbs per serving. Ready in 78 minutes. High in fiber (3.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps butter
- 4 tbsps chili powder
- 0.12 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tsps salt
- 1 tsp garlic
- 16 oz tomatoes
- 1 oz arrowroot powder
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic. Mix in 2 tablespoons of arrowroot and a tablespoon of chili powder.
- Cut chuck roast into bite sized pieces, then add to butter mixture and brown.
- Stir in tomatoes, remaining spices and water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
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 Chuck Roast Chili contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Chuck Roast Chili 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chuck Roast Chili recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 522 calories per serving with 28.97g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 78 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 522 calories, 28.97g protein (22%), 9.06g carbs, 41.44g fat. Plus 3.3g 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 Dinner. At 522 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 6 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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