Hamdi Saidani This Michela’s Beef, Plum & Cauliflower Recipe is a simple and healthy recipe, which is made with minced beef and fresh plum. It’s a great first food for babies, ready in about 20 minutes.
Michela’s Beef, Plum & Cauliflower Recipe Ingredients
- 1 red plum
- 100g cauliflower florets
- 100g quality minced beef
How To Make Michela’s Beef, Plum & Cauliflower Recipe
- Prep the ingredients: Halve the plum and remove the stone. Roughly chop the cauliflower florets.
- Steam the food: Place the plum, cauliflower, and minced beef into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the beef is cooked through.
- Blend to consistency: Remove the ingredients from the steamer. Depending on your baby’s weaning stage, you can blend them to a smooth purée, pulse in a food processor for a chunkier texture, or mash well with a fork. If the mixture is too thick, add a little cooled, boiled water to loosen it to the desired consistency.
Recipe Tips
- How to adjust the texture for my baby? This recipe is easily adaptable. For babies just starting solids (around 6 months), blend it into a very smooth puree. For older babies (8+ months), you can mash it to leave some soft lumps to encourage chewing.
- Can I use frozen ingredients? Yes, you can use frozen cauliflower florets and even frozen plums (pitted and sliced). Steam them directly from frozen; they may just need a couple of extra minutes.
- How do I know when the beef is cooked? The minced beef is cooked through when there is no pink color remaining. Since it’s being steamed in small pieces, it will cook quite quickly.
- Why is this a good combination for a baby? This simple puree offers a great balance of nutrients: iron from the beef (which is crucial for babies), vitamins and fiber from the cauliflower, and a natural sweetness from the plum to make it palatable.
What To Serve With Beef, Plum & Cauliflower
This is a complete little meal on its own, but you can also serve it in a few other ways.
- On its own as a simple puree
- Mixed with a spoonful of baby rice or oatmeal to thicken
- For older babies, serve the mashed version alongside soft-cooked pasta stars or other finger foods
How To Store Baby Food
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in a small airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 24 hours.
- Freeze: This recipe is perfect for batch-cooking. Spoon the cooled puree into a clean ice-cube tray, cover, and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a labeled freezer-safe bag. They can be stored for up to 3 months.
Beef, Plum & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 (of 2-3 baby portions)
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Sugar: 4g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
At what age can my baby eat this?
This puree is suitable for babies from 6 months of age, once they have been introduced to solid foods.
Can I use a different fruit?
Yes, a sweet, soft-cooking fruit would work well. A peeled and cored pear or a sweet apple would be a great substitute for the plum.
Do I need a special baby food maker?
Not at all. You can easily make this with a regular saucepan, a simple steamer basket that fits inside, and a standard blender or even just a fork for mashing.
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Michela’s Beef, Plum & Cauliflower Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: Baby FoodDifficulty: Easy3
5
minutes15
125
kcalA simple, 3-ingredient steamed and puréed meal for babies, perfectly balancing savory beef with sweet plum and mild cauliflower.
Ingredients
1 red plum
100g cauliflower florets
100g quality minced beef
Directions
- Halve and pit the plum.
- Place the plum, cauliflower, and minced beef in a steamer basket.
- Steam for 10-15 minutes until the beef is cooked and cauliflower is tender.
- Remove from the steamer and blend, pulse, or mash to the desired consistency for your baby.
- Add a little water to thin it out if necessary before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for batch cooking and freezing in ice cube trays for quick meals.
- The texture can be made perfectly smooth for first-stage weaning or left chunkier for older babies.
- Ensure the purée is cooled to a safe temperature before feeding it to your baby.
- Always use fresh, quality ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.