Ground Beef

From 6 monthsChoking risk100 first foods★★★★★

Ground beef can be introduced around 6 months. It's an excellent source of iron and protein for babies.

How to serve

6-9 months

Serve finely crumbled, well-cooked ground beef.

9-12 months

Offer in small meatballs or meat sauce.

12-24 months

Include in various dishes.

IronProteinB vitaminsZinc

Excellent source of iron (highly bioavailable heme iron), zinc, protein, and B12. Contains selenium and B vitamins.

Cook until no pink remains. Break into very small crumbles. Add moisture if dry.

Cook thoroughly until no pink remains (160°F/71°C). Choose lean ground beef. Break into very small pieces for younger babies.

Contains: meat

Grass-fed beef has more omega-3s. Mix with vegetables for balanced nutrition and easier texture.

Baby-led weaning recipes with Ground Beef, each tagged by age, on BLW Recipes, our recipe site.

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