BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Beef & Spinach

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

Ingredients

  • 80g lean ground beef
  • 60g fresh spinach
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Wash fresh spinach thoroughly and remove tough stems.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Drain excess fat, then add spinach to the pan and wilt for 2–3 minutes.

  4. 04

    Allow to cool slightly.

  5. 05

    Transfer to a blender, add 3–4 tablespoons of water, and blend until completely smooth.

Gallery

Beef & Spinach — photo 1
Beef & Spinach — photo 2

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.

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