Red meat has had nothing but bad press over the last decade or so. We are repeatedly warned that it is bad for us and we should avoid it, but did you know that red meat eaten as part of a balanced diet is actually good for us? It is packed full of nutrients which are required for healthy development for our babies and toddlers, from iron to zinc, potassium and B vitamins. Getting iron into our baby is the main reason we start solids at six months and red meat is a fantastic source.
Dr Emma Derbyshire, a public health nutritionist and mother, says:
“Including a small portion of red meat in the diet a few times a week after weaning can help to bridge nutrient gaps and so help to maintain good health through childhood and beyond.”
The Meat Advisory Panel, an independent group of health and nutrition experts, is partnering with BritMums to promote red meat in the diets of children and have asked me to create a fun recipe for babies and toddlers using it. These beefy burritos are a quick and easy tea time treat, filled with flavour and absolutely delicious. They can be seriously messy business so I advise a naked baby or one covered head to toe in an appropriate coverall bib.
You can also batch make these burritos and keep them for a quick lunch during the week.
Check out more of my baby-led weaning and toddler recipes here.
Disclaimer: This post is an entry for the BritMums #HealthyRedMeat, sponsored by the Meat Advisory Panel.
These look delicious. I always think things like this will be really messy for a little one but cutting them up is a neat solution (literally!) x
I feel old as back in the day we weaned so much earlier. Love the idea of your recipe. Commenting for myself and on behalf of BritMums and thanking you for taking part