Beef
Usually introduced around 6 months
Choking notes
Dense cubes of beef can choke. Shred, mince, or serve as thin strips rather than chunks.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook ground beef to 71 °C / 160 °F. Moist cuts and slow-cooked stew work best; dry beef is hard to chew.
Finger-length strips of slow-cooked roast, finely shredded, or ground beef mixed with sauce for a scoopable texture.
9-12 months
Ground or shredded beef in meatballs, sauces, stews.
Small bite-sized pieces or shredded.
12-18 months
Any cooking method; watch dryness.
Bite-sized.
18-24 months
Cook ground beef to 71 °C / 160 °F. Moist cuts and slow-cooked stew work best; dry beef is hard to chew.
Finger-length strips of slow-cooked roast, finely shredded, or ground beef mixed with sauce for a scoopable texture.
2 years and up
Cook ground beef to 71 °C / 160 °F. Moist cuts and slow-cooked stew work best; dry beef is hard to chew.
Finger-length strips of slow-cooked roast, finely shredded, or ground beef mixed with sauce for a scoopable texture.
Key nutrients
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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