Description
A simple, nutritious, and toddler-friendly ground beef dinner featuring soft cooked vegetables and mild seasoning, perfect for little ones starting on solid foods.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef, lean
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the diced carrot, diced zucchini, and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Pour in the low sodium beef broth, then sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, and a pinch of black pepper over the mixture.
Cover the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and tender.
Stir in the cooked white rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving to toddlers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes