Ground Beef Risotto for BLW
This Ground Beef Risotto for Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is a delicious, nutritious, and rice-free alternative to traditional risotto. Made with ground beef, olive oil, and a blend of flavorful herbs and homemade tomato sauce, this recipe is perfect for introducing your little one to new textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin if possible
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional, for older babies)
- 1 cup homemade tomato sauce
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook the ground beef until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder (if using) to the skillet, stirring to combine the spices with the cooked ground beef.
- Pour the homemade tomato sauce into the skillet and mix well. If your baby is older and accustomed to a bit of seasoning, you can add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the ground beef mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the ground beef risotto cool down to a safe temperature for your baby before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the ground beef is cooked thoroughly before serving.
- You can adjust the herbs and seasoning to suit your baby's taste preferences.
- If your baby is younger or has difficulty with textures, you can blend the cooked ground beef risotto to create a smoother consistency before serving.
- Check the baby-friendly tomato sauce in our BLW pasta post.