Beef and Sweet Potato Puree
A smooth, iron-rich puree of tender beef and sweet potato. Makes about 12 portions.
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Portions12
Age6+ months
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A smooth, iron-rich puree of tender beef and sweet potato. Makes about 12 portions. This one takes 40 min start to finish and serves 12. It earned a spot in our baby food deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 40 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: baby-food, stage-1, 6-months, iron-rich, freezer-friendly
Our best tip: Beef is one of the richest sources of the iron babies need. No salt: babies' kidneys can't handle it.
Baby food safety: check with your pediatrician before starting solids or introducing allergens. Never give honey before 12 months, add no salt or sugar, cool food to lukewarm and test the temperature, and always seat and supervise your baby while eating. Introduce one new food at a time and watch for reactions.
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Beef and Sweet Potato Puree
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Age6+ months
Servings12
Ingredients
- 8 oz lean beef chuck or sirloin, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Simmer the beef in the water, covered, 20 minutes. Add the sweet potato and simmer 10 minutes more until both are very tender and the beef reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Blend with enough cooking liquid to make a very smooth puree. Meat needs longer blending than vegetables.
- Cool to lukewarm. Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze in a covered ice cube tray, then move cubes to a labeled freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Notes: Beef is one of the richest sources of the iron babies need. No salt: babies' kidneys can't handle it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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