Ground steak and eggplant basil-style (sesame-free)

Name: Ground steak and eggplant basil-style (sesame-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g ground steak; 80 g eggplant; 50 g potato; 30 g apple; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g basil; 1 piece egg

A sesame-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with ground steak and eggplant. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed sesame-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

60 gground steakAlternative: chia
80 geggplantAlternative: sweet potato
50 gpotatoAlternative: corn tortilla
30 gappleAlternative: apricot
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gbasilAlternative: thyme
1 pieceeggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (steak eggplant basil)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Sesame-Free label
Cook the ground steak in a little water until tender (10 min)
Peel and dice the eggplant into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook the potato until tender, peel and dice
Peel and dice the apple into small cubes
Wash and finely chop the basil
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not leave tough eggplant skin
Always remove apple core and seeds
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden sesame

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: eggplant should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove sesame-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. spice mixes sometimes contain sesame)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Mince the cooked steak in a large bowl
Add the eggplant mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked potato and diced apple
Add the binder (egg)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the basil
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (potato starch if too sticky)
Shape the pieces with oiled hands
Place in a baking dish

3. Cooking (baked)

20 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil the baking dish
Arrange the pieces leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 18 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when pieces are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh apple cube garnish
Arrange the warm pieces on baby's plate
Add small apple pieces around (seedless)
Show how to pick up the pieces
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup