Lamb and Sweet Potato Mash
Tender slow-cooked lamb blended with creamy sweet potato. An excellent way to introduce red meat, which is one of the best sources of iron for growing babies.
Ingredients(6)
- 100g lean lamb (leg or shoulder), trimmed of fat and cut into small pieces
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 200g), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup water or low-sodium stock
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- Tiny pinch of dried rosemary, crushed
- 2 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or water (for thinning)
Instructions(8 steps)
- 1
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add lamb pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
- 3
Add sweet potato cubes, water or stock, and crushed rosemary.
- 4
Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- 5
Cook for 25-30 minutes until lamb is very tender and sweet potato breaks apart easily.
- 6
Transfer everything including cooking liquid to a blender.
- 7
Blend until smooth for younger babies, or mash with a fork for a chunkier texture for older babies.
- 8
Add breast milk, formula, or water to reach desired consistency. Serve lukewarm.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Lamb provides highly absorbable heme iron
- -Rich in zinc which supports immune function
- -Sweet potato adds beta-carotene and fiber
- -Good source of vitamin B12 for brain development
Age Appropriateness
Ideal for 8-10 month olds. Lamb is one of the best sources of heme iron, which is especially important at this age when iron stores from birth start to deplete.
Introduction Tip
If baby hasn't had lamb before, start with a small portion mixed with a familiar food. Lamb has a distinctive flavor that some babies need a few tries to accept.