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Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200g beef stew meat; 1 sweet potato; 1 carrot; 2 cups homemade unsalted stock or water

Slow-cooked stew that's tender and iron-rich

Ages: 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time: About 90 min
Serves: 4

Iron rich

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

200g beef stew meat
1 sweet potato
1 carrot
2 cups homemade unsalted stock or water

Food guides for this recipe

Method

1
Brown beef pieces
2
Add chopped vegetables
3
Pour in the unsalted stock or water
4
Simmer for 1.5 hours
5
Shred meat for younger babies
6
Cool before serving

Sources

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