Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Beef and zucchini porridge is one of the porridge dishes that is not only delicious and nutritious but also quite easy to cook, anyone can make it. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to showcase the super delicious beef and zucchini porridge for the family to enjoy.
Ingredients for Beef and Zucchini Porridge Serves 3
Porridge 1 bowl (white porridge) Zucchini 100 gr Beef tenderloin 40 gr Olive oil a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- Good beef is bright red, with fine, smooth fibers, and the fat has a slightly yellowish color and is somewhat firm.
- You should choose pieces of meat that spring back when pressed with your hand, with no unpleasant odor or moisture.
- Do not buy dark red beef, with large fibers and dark yellow fat. This is meat from older cows, which will be tough when cooked and not taste good.
How to choose fresh and safe green pumpkin
- First, to choose a delicious green pumpkin, you should select the ones that are still young, with a fresh green skin, a large, thick stem, and a plump fruit.
- When holding the green pumpkin, it should feel heavy, firm, not soft or wrinkled. Green pumpkins are in season from May to September each year, so you should buy them during these months for better taste and less exposure to plant growth chemicals.
- Avoid selecting green pumpkins that have black spots or are too old, as they will taste sour and no longer be delicious.
How to make Beef Pumpkin Porridge
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the green pumpkin and then peel off the skin. Use a knife to remove the seeds. If the pumpkin is young, you can leave the seeds in as well. Then chop the pumpkin finely.
For the beef, rinse it with salt water, then cut it into small pieces and mince the beef.
If your baby is under 12 months old, you can put the ingredients into a blender to puree them, which will help your baby digest easier.
How to prepare beef cleanly and without odor- Method 1: Roast a piece of ginger until cooked, scrape off the burnt skin, and crush it until fragrant. Use this ginger to rub on the beef, let it sit for about 3 minutes, and then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Alternatively, you can use vinegar or white wine to rinse the beef, which also helps clean and eliminate the beef’s odor effectively.
See details: How to effectively eliminate the smell of beef
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Cook the porridge
Add 1 bowl of white porridge into a pot, then add 1 spoon of clean water to thin the porridge a bit. Turn on medium-low heat and cook the porridge until it boils.
When the porridge starts to boil, add the minced beef and stir well on low heat to combine the beef with the porridge. Stir for about 2 minutes, then add a little clean water and stir well to make the porridge slightly thinner.
Continue to cook for about 2 more minutes on medium heat, then add the grated bottle gourd and stir for another 2 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder into the porridge. Stir well for about 2 more minutes, then turn off the stove.
Note: If your baby is under 12 months old, do not add seasoning to the porridge. -
Completion
Add a little olive oil to the porridge and stir well; if you don’t have olive oil, you can use sesame oil instead. After stirring well, scoop the porridge into a bowl for the baby to enjoy.
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Final Product
Delicious beef and pumpkin porridge, rich in vitamins and nutritional value for babies in the weaning stage. Save this recipe to refresh your baby’s menu. Wish you success.
Notes when preparing meals for babies starting to eat solid food
- Do not use salt or sugar for children under 1 year old.
- Divide the portions for the child into small meals, do not let the baby eat too much at one time.
- This porridge can be prepared for children from 8 months old and above.
- For babies who are a bit weak in terms of eating, they need to be at least 12 months old to be able to eat it.
- To make it easier for the baby to digest, you can puree the ingredients before adding them to the porridge.
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So here is the recipe for beef and zucchini porridge for babies starting to eat solid food, your little ones will enjoy delicious meals that are rich in nutrients good for their digestive system. It’s so easy to make, isn’t it!
