Red meat is an excellent source of iron so it is suggested that it should be introduced as soon after your baby turns 6 months as possible. Your baby’s store of iron that was inherited from you will run out at this age. Prepare the red meat with root vegetables and cook it slowly.

Step by Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven and sauté the chopped onion over low heat for about five minutes, until soft. (Alternatively, you can use a heavy-bottomed stock pot with a tight-fitting lid.)

Add  garlic and thyme, and cook for one minute longer. Add the  steak and sauté for a few minutes until beef is seared. Add the tomato paste and sauté for one minute, stirring constantly.

Add the chopped sweet potato and potatoes, then pour in the chicken stock. Bring everything to a boil, then cover the pot and simmer. Stir occasionally.

Simmer until the beef is very tender, about fifty minutes. Note: you may need to add a little extra stock during cooking.

Let cool slightly, then blend to a purée.

Notes

This recipe provides a great source of iron, protein, selenium, potassium, beta-carotene, prebiotics and zinc. These baby meat balls are also suitable for freezing so you can just take out as many as you need for a quick meal.