Beef & Rice
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 80g lean ground beef
- 40g white rice (uncooked)
- 3-4 tbsp water
Method
- 01
Rinse white rice thoroughly under cold water.
- 02
Cook rice in double the amount of water for 15–18 minutes until very soft.
- 03
Cook ground beef in a pan over medium heat until fully browned through, then drain excess fat.
- 04
Allow both to cool slightly.
- 05
Combine beef and cooked rice in a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Rice adds a gentle starchy base that makes this purée filling and easy to digest.
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
