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Beef & Green Bean

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  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Beef & Green Bean — 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
  • 80g fresh or frozen green beans
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Trim the ends off the green beans and chop into smaller pieces.

  2. 02

    Steam green beans for 8–10 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

    Cook ground beef in a pan over medium heat, breaking up clumps, until fully browned through.

  4. 04

    Drain excess fat from the beef.

  5. 05

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

Gallery

Beef & Green Bean — photo 1
Beef & Green Bean — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Green beans add a mild flavour and smooth texture that blends beautifully with 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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