Beef and Broccoli Bites 🥦🥩

Why You’ll Love These

Looking for a delicious and healthy way to get your little ones — and yourself — to eat more veggies? These bites are a great way to introduce beef to your baby because they’re soft and easy for little hands to hold. They work beautifully as a snack, lunchbox addition, or even a main meal.

Ingredients

Servings: 1 batch

• 250 grams beef and pork mince (250g = 9oz. Buy 125g / 4.5oz of each, or buy it pre-mixed)
• 1 cup broccoli, steamed
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or substitute with regular breadcrumbs, or make your own if needed)
• 1/4 cup cheese, grated (tasty cheese or a mild cheddar)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C / 395°F and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Prepare your broccoli: Steam or microwave the broccoli until slightly tender, then mash well.
3. Combine the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the beef and pork mince mix, mashed broccoli, panko breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg, and garlic powder.
4. Mix gently: Stir until everything is just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the bites tender.
5. Shape: Roll the mixture into balls. This recipe makes approximately 10 bites.
6. Bake: Place the bites on the lined tray and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly browned.

Recipe Notes

These bites are soft, baby-friendly, and great for self-feeding. Let them cool slightly before serving.