Meat puree from beef, chicken, liver for babies at home

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Prepared by: Nufica

11/12/2014 Cooking time: 50 min

Is homemade puree worth the trouble of making it? Of course, especially during the first feeding, when the child must eat a full 40 gram portion of meat, which is not yet known whether it is on sale.

The right time to get acquainted with meat

Mom needs to know the basic characteristics of different types of meat in order to decide where to start. You can start preparing dishes from rabbit, turkey, and veal. If there is an allergy, the child should not be given chicken.

Meat complementary foods should be introduced up to a year. Such dishes ensure the growth of cells in the body, activate and improve the functioning of all systems, increase immunity and stimulate mental activity.

At what months is it allowed to introduce meat into a baby’s diet? It is introduced when the baby has tried and become accustomed to vegetable, fruit dishes and cereals. Formula-fed babies are allowed to introduce meat at 6 months. For those who are breastfed, meat should be introduced later - around 8 months.

A child should cook meat 2-3 times a week. You need to start with small portions; as your body gets used to it, increase the portion. How many grams of this product can be given to a baby? Initially, 20 g per day is enough. By the age of one year, the portion increases to 70 g.

What kind of meat should be given to a child for the first time? For the first feeding, it is better to choose turkey or rabbit meat. They belong to lean varieties of meat. Allergies to these products are rare.

An allergy to turkey can manifest itself in two cases: heredity or the presence of chemical additives in the form of medications. The latter are used for the rapid growth of poultry and the destruction of various infections. The allergy in this case is manifested by a rash, nausea, and vomiting. The baby may have a runny nose or cough.

For later acquaintance, you can cook beef or veal. If you are allergic to cow's milk protein, then it is better not to introduce these types of meat temporarily.

Pork can also be given to a baby, but if he does not have digestive problems. The piece must be chosen without layers of fat.

Chicken should be given with caution, and only closer to a year. Often allergies to chicken occur in the form of a rash, dry skin and itching. The baby develops stool upset, colic, and may begin vomiting. An allergy to chicken meat can occur for the following reasons:

1. Allergy to proteins contained in meat (albumin and purines).
2. The presence of additional components in meat. These include vitamins and antibiotics that birds are fed with.
3. Remains of skin or feathers in pieces.
4. Hereditary factor.

Liver should be introduced into the baby’s diet no earlier than 8 months and after the baby becomes familiar with meat. You can choose rabbit, chicken or beef liver.

To help your baby accept new food, you can mix meat with your favorite vegetable dishes..

Making puree at home

As already mentioned, for initial complementary feeding it is better to take store-bought puree, but for children 10 months and older you can prepare it at home.

What needs to be done for this? First of all, choose the meat. Our stores offer potential buyers any meat, even exotic, but it is best to choose an already familiar product. In first place is rabbit or beef (veal). These types of meat have less fat content compared to others, so the baby will digest them more easily. The only thing is that if the baby is allergic to cow protein or lactose intolerant, then beef will have to be abandoned.

In second place is poultry - chicken or turkey. Turkey is preferable due to its low allergenicity.

In third place is pork. It has a high degree of fat content and is recommended to be given to babies over one year of age.

Lastly, it is recommended to introduce lamb into the children's diet. This meat is considered fatty and quite difficult to digest.

You have decided on the type of meat, now you need to choose it. Here are the criteria to do this.

• The meat should have a uniform color: beef is red, pork is pink. Yellow veins indicate that the meat was not fresh or that the animal was old;
• Click on the selected piece. If the meat is good, then the dent from your finger should disappear immediately;
• Smell it. A high-quality product has a fresh, pleasant smell;
• Take a regular napkin with you to the store and touch it to a piece of meat. If the napkin turns the color of meat. This means that the latter contains dyes;
• Only lean, low-fat pieces are suitable for making purees;
• Try not to take meat that has been frozen multiple times. We recommend meat that has undergone this procedure no more than twice.

How to make the right choice

Meat complementary foods can be purchased at the store or made yourself at home. Stores offer a large selection of ready-made meat products for infants. There is no need to cook them. It is enough to open the jar and feed the child. But is it really that useful?

Pros of such a purchase:

• puree production is controlled;
• The product can be stored for a long time, it is convenient to take it with you when traveling on vacation or visiting;
• no cooking time required;
• The age of the child is indicated on each jar. The consistency is selected in accordance with age characteristics;
• The dish is additionally enriched with vitamins and microelements.

And yet we have to doubt some points:

• the quality that is tested is on the conscience of the manufacturer;
• you cannot be sure of the composition of the puree;
• The cost of one jar is quite high.

You can spend a little effort and time instead of money. Then the meat dish will only bring benefits.

1. Mom controls the correct recipe and cooking conditions herself.
2. The baby can be given a fresh dish prepared before each feeding.
3. Taking into account the tastes and preferences of the baby, you can choose a side dish.
4. Adults can be sure that the product contains no preservatives or dyes.

Among the disadvantages of self-cooked meat are the following:

• It is not always possible to choose a quality product;
• It is not recommended to transport the finished dish;
• The product can be stored for no more than a day;
• you will have to spend time preparing a small portion.

Homemade or industrial food: pros and cons

In our time, the controversy over baby food will not subside. Some mothers are only for home cooking for their baby, others are only for industrial food.

Of course, both cases have their pros and cons, but everyone chooses for themselves what is closer.

The main argument in favor of preparing complementary foods at home is that a mother, like no one else, will prepare food for her child with clean, loving hands, without adding products containing GMOs and other unpleasant ingredients.

Supporters of industrial nutrition draw attention to the fact that at home it is impossible to test products for the content of harmful elements, even if they are grown in your own country house.

At enterprises that produce baby food, standards for the selection of raw materials, as well as food processing and employee hygiene are strictly observed.

You can be sure that the food in the food jar is safe. And, needless to say, it is much easier to reheat ready-made food than to cut, for example, meat, cook, grind in a blender, etc. What it takes to achieve a homogeneous consistency.

Another argument in favor of industrial baby food is its long shelf life, which is achieved through sterilization rather than the use of preservatives.

In general, I personally adhere to a point of view that leans toward industrial nutrition, but I respect those who cook for their little ones themselves.

Rules for preparing a meat dish for a baby

Meat should be given to a small child in minced form. The consistency of the puree will depend on the age.

• If the introduction of complementary foods began at 6-7 months, when the child does not yet have teeth, then the meat should be chopped as best as possible. There should be practically no lumps in the dish.

• When a child is 8-9 months old, he begins to learn to chew. At this age, it is acceptable to have lumps up to 1.5 mm in size in a dish.

• By 10 months, teeth appear, the baby is already learning not only to chew, but also to gnaw. You can grind the meat down to particles about 3 mm in size.

To cook meat for a child, you need to follow some rules.

1. The product must be boiled or steamed. You cannot fry or bake meat. It will be possible to add salt and other spices only after a year.
2. Give the dish from a spoon in small portions.
3. It is recommended to give meat at lunchtime.
4. At first, the dish can be further diluted with milk.
5. Gradually, vegetables and cereals are added to the puree. Meat and potatoes are a rather difficult combination for a small child's stomach. Therefore, it is better not to mix them for up to a year.
6. The prepared dish should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day. Therefore, you need to cook 1-2 times.

How to cook a delicious dish

Where to start preparing the dish? You need to prepare meat supplements using the following recipe.

• The meat must be washed well, remove cartilage, film, fat, and skin.
• For one feeding, a small piece (about 10 cm) is enough.
• Place the prepared meat in a saucepan with water and put on fire.
• A few minutes after boiling, drain the water and add new water. Cook until the meat is softened. Turkey and veal are cooked for about one and a half hours.
• The boiled piece is finely chopped and crushed using a blender. You can add vegetable broth.

Meat products cannot be defrosted several times, this leads to the growth of bacteria in them.

Recipes for preparing dishes from various types of meat at home are simple and do not require great culinary skills.

Beef puree recipe

Cut a cleaned piece of beef (40 g) into small cubes and cook for two hours. The finished meat should be passed through a meat grinder and then chopped in a blender. Add vegetable broth to the resulting mass, put on fire and bring to a boil. There is no need to boil when adding breast milk. You can add butter.

Turkey puree recipe

To prepare a delicious dish, take a turkey fillet, add water and cook for an hour. The boiled meat is brought to a homogeneous mass in a blender. Turkey meat is dry, so the puree is diluted with water and vegetable oil.

Recipe for meat and vegetables

You can take rabbit meat as the main ingredient. It cooks quickly and tastes tender. Separately, cook the fillets for about 45 minutes. Vegetables can be any (zucchini, carrots, cauliflower). They are placed in boiling water for 15 minutes. The finished ingredients are mixed and vegetable broth is added. Bring to a boil.

Rabbit meat contains many vitamins, including almost the complete group of B vitamins. Meat contains many microelements: magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron. The calorie content of the product is low. 100 g of rabbit meat contains about 160 kcal. The protein from this meat is almost completely absorbed by the body. Allergies to this type of meat are rare. Rabbit meat has a beneficial effect on the digestive system.

Rabbit puree recipe

The cooking time for rabbit meat in water is about an hour. When the water begins to boil, you should carefully monitor the formation of foam and remove it in time. After boiling, the water can be drained and new water added. Cut the finished meat into small pieces and pass through a meat grinder twice. Add vegetable broth and blend until smooth.

Liver contains iron and protein, which is easily absorbed by the body. It can strengthen the immune system and fight anemia. It is best to give a child liver with a vegetable side dish.

It is better to choose chicken or beef liver, as they have a delicate taste and are not bitter.

Recipe for chicken liver puree with vegetables

Wash the liver (100 g), separate the films and veins. Cut into small pieces and boil in water. Separately, boil the carrots, cut into thin rings. When the food is cooked, pour the broth into a container. Grind the liver with carrots using a blender, add broth. The consistency of the dish should resemble thick sour cream.

Beef liver is 70% water, the rest is protein. 100 g contains about 130 kcal. The introduction of this food product into the diet is necessary for a child. The liver contains a lot of vitamin A, which strengthens vision, the skeletal system, improves skin and hair. Beef liver is useful for babies who have disorders in the nervous system. Vitamin B9 is involved in hematopoiesis. Removes harmful toxins from the body. Loss of strength from physical and mental stress is completely compensated by this product.

Liver should be consumed in moderation. In how many months can this by-product be introduced? At 7-10 months. It is necessary to give liver, as it contains many valuable substances necessary during the period of rapid growth and development of the body.

Before introducing any type of meat into your child’s diet, you should seek advice from a specialist.

It is necessary to take into account the functioning of internal organs and the presence of allergic reactions. By choosing the right recipe, you can prepare a dish that will be not only healthy, but also tasty.

Recipe 4: Meat puree with cauliflower and cheese

This recipe can be called “adult” because it is not suitable for children. Serve the finished dish as a main dish; your family will definitely like it.

• Pork 300 grams
• Cauliflower 300 grams
• Cream 100 grams (no more than 20% fat)
• Seasonings
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Salt
• Hard cheese
• Butter

1. Wash the cauliflower and separate into florets. Boil it in a pan filled with water for 10 minutes. Remove the finished vegetable from the water and cool.
2. Wash the pork and cut into cubes.
3. Peel the garlic and cut each clove into 2-3 pieces.
4. Grease a hot frying pan with a piece of butter, add the garlic and fry it for 2-3 minutes. When you smell a nice aroma, remove the garlic and add the pork to the oil. Salt the meat and simmer for about 15 minutes with the lid closed.
5. Place the finished meat and cabbage in a blender bowl and grind until mushy. Add cream gradually, turning the ingredients into a puree.
6. Grate the hard cheese.
7. Season the resulting meat puree with cauliflower with butter and sprinkle cheese on top.