🥑🥩 Avocado & Beef Stew (Baby-Friendly)

Ingredients:

• 100g lean beef (minced or finely chopped)

• ½ medium ripe avocado (mashed)

• 1 small potato (peeled, diced)

• 1 carrot (peeled, diced)

• 1 small tomato (peeled, deseeded, diced)

• ½ small onion (optional, finely chopped for toddlers)

• 1 tsp olive oil (or unsalted butter)

• 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable stock (or water)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the base

   • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add onion (if using) and lightly sauté until soft.

2. Cook the beef

   • Add the minced beef and stir until browned.

3. Add veggies

   • Mix in potatoes, carrots, and tomato. Stir well.

4. Simmer

   • Pour in stock or water. Cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes until beef and veggies are tender.

5. Blend or mash

   • For younger babies (9–12 months), blend into a smooth puree.

   • For toddlers (12+ months), lightly mash or serve as soft chunky stew.

6. Add avocado

   • Just before serving, mash the ripe avocado and stir it into the warm stew.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Beef → Provides iron, zinc, and protein for growth.

• Avocado → Adds healthy fats for brain development.

• Vegetables → Supply vitamins, minerals, and fiber.