BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Beef & Broccoli

Beef & Broccoli — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
8 min
Cook
18 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 80g lean ground beef
  • 100g broccoli florets
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Cut broccoli into small florets.

  2. 02

    Steam broccoli for 8–10 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

    Cook ground beef in a pan over medium heat until fully browned through, then drain excess fat.

  4. 04

    Allow both to cool slightly.

  5. 05

    Combine beef and broccoli in a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.

Gallery

Beef & Broccoli — photo 1
Beef & Broccoli — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Broccoli's vitamin C content helps baby absorb the haem iron from the beef more efficiently.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.

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