Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Beef and beetroot porridge is a very nutritious porridge dish for weaning that helps children develop both mentally and physically, and it is extremely simple to make. Let’s cook with TasteVN to make this super appealing porridge right away!
Ingredients for Beef and Beetroot Porridge Serves 2
Beef 100 g Beetroot 100 g Common spices A little (salt/seasoning) Olive oil 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- You should choose beef that is bright red with yellowish fat. When you press the meat lightly with your hand, it should have good elasticity and no unpleasant odor.
- Good beef will have a tender texture and not too fine. You should avoid beef that is pale green or dark red, and feels slimy to the touch, as it may be spoiled and not fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious beetroot
- Good beetroot has an intact, smooth outer skin that is not wrinkled, with a fresh stem. When pressed, it feels firm and has a distinctive aroma.
- Avoid buying overly large beetroot, those with cracked, wrinkled skin, that feel soft and watery when pressed. These may be old or spoiled beetroot.
Tools required
Tools requiredmeat grinder, bowl, pot,…
How to make Beef Beetroot Porridge
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, wash the beef thoroughly with water.
Peel the beetroot using a knife, then wash it clean and cut it into small pieces.
How to clean beef and remove the smell- You should use a clean cloth to dampen slightly with water and wipe the beef to prevent it from losing quality.
- Additionally, you can roast a piece of ginger until cooked, then pound it finely and rub it onto the beef before rinsing with clean water to significantly reduce the odor.
- Avoid using lemon or vinegar to wash or washing the meat too thoroughly as it will cause loss of nutrients in the meat.
See details: How to clean beef and remove the smell
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Boil the beef and beetroot
You place a pot on the stove and add the beef and beetroot to boil over medium heat.
You only need to blanch the beef until it is just cooked. After about 2 minutes when the water starts to boil, take the beef out to drain.
Boil the beetroot for an additional 5 minutes until fully cooked.
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Chop the beef
You chop the beef into thin slices and then mince it finely.
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Blend the beetroot
After the beetroot is fully cooked, you take it out and put it in the meat grinder to blend it finely. Remember to add a little beetroot water to make it easier to blend.
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Cooking the porridge
Add about more than 1 cup of pre-cooked porridge (rice bowl), 50ml of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder and mix well.
Cook over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes; when the porridge boils, add the beef and stir well. Continue to add the pureed beetroot, and cook for another 3 minutes until the water boils again.
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Completion
After the porridge is cooked, turn off the heat and transfer it to a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and stir well. Wait for the porridge to cool down so that your baby can enjoy it.
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Final product
Beef porridge with beetroot has a smooth consistency, attractive color, the grains of porridge are neither too thick nor too thin, and the beef is tender and not only delicious but also nutritious, helping to nourish the blood for your baby. Let’s make it right away to make your baby’s weaning meals more interesting!
Above is the recipe for beetroot beef porridge that is delicious, nutritious, and makes your baby’s weaning meals more appetizing. Let’s get cooking right away!
