🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Baked Veggie and Beef Potato Bake — A Soft Main Meal for 2-Year-Olds
A soft, oven-baked main meal for children aged 2 and up. In this practical recipe, lean minced beef blended with grated vegetables is layered over boiled, mashed potato — easy to mash with a fork.
Ingredients
- 150 g Lean minced beef
- 2 medium Potato (boiled and mashed)
- 1 piece Carrot (grated)
- 1 small Zucchini (grated)
- 1 piece Tomato (peeled and grated)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped parsley
Directions
- 1
Boil the potatoes until soft, peel them, mash smoothly with a fork and spread over the base of a small baking dish.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pan and gently sauté the grated carrot and zucchini for 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced beef, breaking up any lumps, and cook until it changes colour and the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Stir in the grated tomato and parsley and cook for another 5 minutes, until the mixture dries slightly.
- 5
Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the mashed potato.
- 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, until the top is lightly set.
- 7
Once it has cooled to lukewarm, mash with a fork and serve in small bites your child can eat comfortably.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Lean beef offers your child a valuable source of iron and protein for growth, while carrot and zucchini add colour, fibre and vitamin A. The soft texture of the potato keeps each bite easy to mash with a fork, which can suit little ones who are learning to feed themselves. Baked without extra fat, this meal also makes it easier to share the same table as a family.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we value the simplicity of everyday cooking and the naturalness of in-season vegetables; in place of zucchini you can use seasonal vegetables like finely chopped spinach or mashed peas in the same measured amounts. Choosing GOTS-certified organic cotton for our feeding bibs is part of that same care. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
215
kcal
12 g
protein
22 g
carbs
9 g
fat
3 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
