Beef and Veggie Meatballs
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These are easy meatballs packed with nutrition. They can be enjoyed by babies as young as 6-7 months.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb (1.2 kilo) of lean ground beef ( I use grass-fed 85% lean)
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2-3 celery stalks
  • 2-3 tbsp of pumpkin seeds
  • 1-1.5 large potato (boiled, cooled off and grated)
  • a big bunch of cilantro
  • 1 egg
Instructions
  1. Quarter the onion, roughly chop the celery. Place it in a blender together with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Pulse for a few seconds until chopped (not too long so it doesn't turn into a puree).
  2. Place ground beef in a large bowl. Add the green mixture from the blender, grated potato and one egg. Mix well (I use hands).
  3. Pan fry. They are a bit more delicate than regular meatballs so treat them with care while pan frying.
  4. TIP FOR BABIES: I brown the meatballs slightly on each side and put them in a pot with a tiny bit of water on the bottom to steam through. Cover the pot with the lid and steam for 5-8 minutes on very low heat. This will endure that the meatballs are evenly cooked through and safe for your baby.
Recipe by Soren's Purple Plate at https://sorenspurpleplate.com/beef-veggie-meatballs/