Ground Beef and Potatoes for Baby: A Nutritious First Beef Meal for 8 months & up
Introducing ground beef and potatoes to your baby is a great way to provide essential nutrients like iron, protein, and healthy carbohydrates. This simple combination is easy to prepare, naturally soft in texture, and packed with important vitamins and minerals needed for growth and development. Whether your baby is following a puree, mashed, or baby-led weaning (BLW) approach, ground beef and potatoes can be easily adapted to suit their feeding stage.
When Zion was 8 months it was very hard for him to eat beef properly, he would gag and not chew it right, I wanted him to enjoy a meal made with beef and this one was a hit! This Ground Beef and Potatoes for Baby meal is a finely pureed mixture of tender beef and creamy potatoes, seasoned lightly to suit a baby’s delicate palate. It is designed to introduce young ones to the delicious flavors and nutritional benefits of meat and. This pâté is gentle on the tummy and packed with essential nutrients that support a baby’s growth and development. Beef is one of the most nutrient-dense food you can feed your baby, rich in iron, protein, zinc, choline, Vitamins B12, B6 & more! It comes out so delicious and filled with flavor, you won’t even think its baby food.
Why Ground Beef and Potatoes Are Great for Babies:
Iron-Rich – Ground beef is an excellent source of iron, which is crucial for brain development and energy.
Easy to Digest – Potatoes are gentle on tiny tummies and provide a good source of fiber.
Versatile Texture – Can be served as a puree, mashed, or as soft finger food.
Energy-Packed – A balanced meal with proteins, fats, and carbohydrates for sustained energy.
Nutritional Benefits for Babies:
Ground Beef – High in heme iron, which is easily absorbed and essential for red blood cell production.
Potatoes – Provide fiber for digestion and carbohydrates for energy.
Healthy Fats (Olive Oil or Avocado Oil) – Support brain development and overall growth.
Serving Tips & Safety Precautions:
- Always cook ground beef thoroughly (until no pink remains) to prevent foodborne illness.
- Ensure a soft, moist texture so it’s easy for babies to chew and swallow. You can choose to mash the beef and potatoes or blend them with a little water for younger babies.
- For BLW, offer small, manageable pieces of beef and potato for safe self-feeding.
What you need:
Blender or hand blender– optional
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Ground Beef and Potatoes for Baby
Ingredients
Directions
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Boil or steam potato and add onion to food processor
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Heat up pan with a drizzle of avocado oil
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Add onion, turmeric, cumin, black pepper and sauté for a few minutes until golden
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Add ground beef, mix and mash
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Cover on medium heat and cook for 15-20 min Check and mix beef throughout cook time
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When ready mash everything really well or blend & serve
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