Sweet-savory ground beef sticks with raspberries A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Sweet-savory ground beef sticks with raspberries and mild turmeric. SAFETY: ensure beef is well-cooked, and watch for raspberry seeds (strain if needed).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Sweet-savory ground beef sticks with raspberries and mild turmeric. SAFETY: ensure beef is well-cooked, and watch for raspberry seeds (strain if needed).
Sweet-savory ground beef sticks with raspberries
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g ground beefAlternative: mackerel 🍽️ 80 g fennelAlternative: peas 🍽️ 50 g jerusalem artichokeAlternative: wholemeal sandwich bread 🍽️ 30 g raspberriesAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g turmericAlternative: oregano 🍽️ 50 piece plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 214 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 9 g
Fat 9 g 1
CHECK freshness of the ground beef (smell, color, texture) Break the ground beef into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) Wash and dice the fennel (remove tough outer layer and core) Cook the jerusalem artichoke as directed (15 min) Strain the raspberries through a fine sieve to remove seeds (CRITICAL)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Fine sieve Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Do NOT buy ground meat without checking freshness Do not cut too large: choking hazard NEVER serve raspberries with seeds to baby Always remove fennel core Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys NEVER serve undercooked beef Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: strain raspberries to remove seeds Always cook beef well (no pink) Check LABELS of all products Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked jerusalem artichoke and fennel in a large bowl Add the ground beef pieces and strained raspberry purée, mix well Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and turmeric Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the sticks with damp hands (length 5 cm) Coat each stick with a thin layer of jerusalem artichoke flour Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: elastic dough Do not add too much flour: sticks become too dense Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles Do not make sticks too big: max 6 cm length Do not leave air in the sticks Always check yogurt freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the sticks won't stick Make uniform sticks for even cooking Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger sticks 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the sticks leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 17 min (beef well-cooked) Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the turmeric sauce: yogurt + pinch turmeric + 1 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp raspberry purée Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the sticks when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: beef becomes hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) NEVER serve pink beef Check cooking: beef is brown inside, no pink For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
Prepare a fresh strained raspberry purée garnish Arrange the warm sticks on baby's plate Add small spoonful of raspberry purée around Serve the turmeric sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the sticks Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - lactose) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot Always strain raspberries before serving Do not leave baby alone Do not put too much raspberry purée Do not reheat several times NEVER serve undercooked beef Serve warm: flavors are more developed Raspberry adds color and natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut sticks in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
