Turkey and Beef Chili - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Turkey and Beef Chili
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 180 min
Servings: 8
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

290 Calories
27.63g Protein
25.12g Carbs
8.37g Fat
Hearty, warming chili with ground turkey and lean ground beef.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 16 oz ground turkey
  • 2 large onions
  • 14 1/2 oz diced tomato
  • 10 oz tomatoes with green chilies
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 12 fl oz light beer
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 1/2 oz red beans chili
  • 16 oz lean ground beef

Instructions

  1. Season meat. Brown ground turkey and beef, then add chopped onion and chili powder. Cook until onions are clear.
  2. Add all canned items, water and beer.
  3. Simmer for 3 or 4 hours.
  4. Garnish with cheese and red onions (optional).

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 Turkey and Beef Chili contribute to your health goals:

  • Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
  • Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • 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. 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 Turkey and Beef 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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