This meal is a great way to introduce iron-rich beef to your baby! Blended with ginger, carrots and sweet potato for baby, the recipe can be easily adjusted for older children and adults to enjoy as well!

Makes 2-4 servings

How to make it

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Scrub sweet potato and pierce with fork on all sides.
3. Peel carrot and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Place both vegetables on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until fully cooked.
5. While the vegetables are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add ground beef and 1 Tbsp of water.  Stir and break up the meat while cooking. When meat is no longer pink (about 5 minutes), drain and place to the side.
6. Place cooked carrot, sweet potato, ground beef into a blender or food processor and blend for 30 seconds.  Add dried ginger and lemon juice and continue to blend until mixed to a consistency appropriate for baby.
7. Option to leave out ground beef for vegetable only dish.

* To adjust this recipe for toddlers, no need to puree, simply serve the ground beef with the cooked veggies cut into bite sized pieces and tossed with lemon and ginger.

6+ months

Always check with your child’s doctor first if you have any questions about introducing new foods and textures.