Beef & Broccoli Bites

Ingredients

• 200g ground beef (lean)
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets (steamed, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment.

2. 02

   Steam broccoli florets until very soft, then finely chop or pulse in a food processor.

3. 03

   Combine ground beef, finely chopped broccoli, oats, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix until uniform.

4. 04

   Shape into small flat patties or oval bites (about 3 cm across) and place on the tray.

5. 05

   Bake 18–20 minutes until browned and cooked through. Cool completely before serving.

How to offer

Place 2–3 bites on the high chair tray. Always supervise during feeding. Bites should be soft enough to squash between fingers — essential safety check. Great iron-rich option for 6-month-olds beginning solid foods.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat until piping hot, then cool to touch before offering.

Nutrition note

Excellent source of iron (highly bioavailable heme iron), zinc, protein, and B12. Contains selenium and B vitamins.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer