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Gemüse-Kartoffel-Fleisch-Brei (vegetable, potato and beef mash)
6m+ · Germany's first lunch mash: carrot, potato and a little lean beef blended smooth with rapeseed oil
In Germany the first proper lunch for a baby of about six months is the Gemüse-Kartoffel-Fleisch-Brei, a smooth purée of carrot or parsnip with potato and a little lean beef, finished with a spoonful of rapeseed oil. Many parents stir in a little unsweetened fruit juice or purée too, as vitamin C helps the body take up the iron from the meat. It tastes sweet and mild and is made with no salt. It contains none of the common allergens (milk, egg, gluten, peanut, tree nuts, soya, sesame, fish). Chef's tip: add the oil to each portion after reheating rather than before freezing, so it stays fresh-tasting.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Baby & toddler safety
- Age: from 6 months+.
- Allergens: none of the common allergens found in the ingredients. Offer one new allergen at a time, in the morning, so you can watch for a reaction.
- Texture and choking: purée or mash smoothly for 6–9 months, then soft, finger-sized pieces that squash between your fingers. Cut round foods such as grapes and cherry tomatoes into quarters lengthways, never give whole nuts, and always stay with your child while they eat.
- Under 1: no honey, no added salt or stock cubes, and no added sugar.
Every child is different. If you are unsure, especially about allergies, check with your health visitor or paediatrician.
Ingredients
Per portion, at serving
- 4 tsp rapeseed oil1 tsp per portion
- 4 tbsp unsweetened apple purée (optional)or orange juice, 1 tbsp per portion
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Put 2 ⅞ oz lean beef and 1 cup water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and skim off the foam. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
12 minStep 3: Blend everything with the cooking liquid until completely smooth. The common mistake is under-blending the meat: there should be no fibres at all at six months. Add a little boiled water if it is too thick to drop from a spoon.
Step 4: Divide into 4 portions. For the one you are serving, stir in 1 teaspoon of 4 tsp rapeseed oil and 1 tablespoon of 4 tbsp unsweetened apple purée, if using, and cool to lukewarm.
Step 5: Cool the other portions quickly, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat until piping hot all the way through, stir in the oil, then cool before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 115 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 13 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does gemüse-Kartoffel-Fleisch-Brei (vegetable, potato and beef mash) take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of carrots?
- Parsnip or sweet potato, same weight.
- What can I use instead of potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
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