Beef & Spinach
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 80g lean ground beef
- 60g fresh spinach
- 3-4 tbsp water
Method
- 01
Wash fresh spinach thoroughly and remove tough stems.
- 02
Cook ground beef in a pan over medium heat, breaking up clumps, until fully browned through.
- 03
Drain excess fat, then add spinach to the pan and wilt for 2–3 minutes.
- 04
Allow to cool slightly.
- 05
Transfer to a blender, add 3–4 tablespoons of water, and blend until completely smooth.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Spinach adds folate and vitamin C which helps baby absorb the iron from the 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
