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Beef & Carrot

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

Ingredients

  • 80g lean ground beef
  • 2 medium carrots (about 120g)
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and slice carrots into rounds.

  2. 02

    Steam carrots for 12–15 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 carrot in a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.

Gallery

Beef & Carrot — photo 1
Beef & Carrot — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Carrots add beta-carotene and natural sweetness to balance the savoury beef.

Storage

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

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

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