Weaning cottage pie

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A great weaning recipe that is puréed to the desired consistency...

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Difficulty Level Easy

Preparation

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Total Time 35 mins
Preparation Time 5 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins

Ingredients
Method

1 potato, diced
1 carrot, diced
½ small onion, finely chopped
100g extra lean minced beef
½ tsp tomato paste
thyme
parsley
2 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
250ml water

Fry the meat and onion until browned (use a little vegetable oil if desired)
Add the carrot, potato, tomato paste and herbs
Add a cup of water, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender
Puree to a desired consistency

Tips

If you're doing baby-led weaning, or feeding an older baby or toddler, you can skip step 4 and serve it without pureeing. Or just mash it with a fork until it's the right consistency for your baby.

Fancy making this for the whole family? Multiply the ingredients until you have enough for everyone, then follow steps 1-3. Take out your baby's portion and puree if necessary, then add salt and pepper to add a little extra flavour for grown-ups and older kids.

Reviews

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Guest

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Perfect!

on 3/8/15
Guest

Definately 6 months, my son loves this kinda food and copes really well with meat.

on 31/5/11
Guest

I've made this for my 9mth old daughter and she loves it, just mash it a little once I've heated it so its the right consistency for her. Made it with sweet potato topping and it made a batch of about 10 good size portions which I froze for ease.

on 4/5/11
Guest

I reckon six months as you puree right down to mush or for older only pure to leave a few lumps in.

on 12/3/11
Guest

This type of toddler meal is suitable for babies aged from 9-12 months.

on 25/2/10
Guest

I would like to know what age this is from too. Any ideas please?

on 25/2/10
leanne s(56)

hi does anybody know what age this is suitable from please

on 18/2/10