When Can Babies Eat Stew, beef, with pasta? (12+ Months WHO Safety, Allergens & USDA Nutrients)

A comforting and filling stew combining tender beef and vegetables with the added heartiness of pasta, all simmered in a rich, savory broth. --- RECIPE --- Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: - 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 large onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 3 cups beef broth - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained - 1 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tsp dried oregano - 2 bay leaves - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced - 1 cup frozen peas - 8 oz small pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni, ditalini) - Salt and black pepper to taste - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: 1. Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches on all sides. Remove beef and set aside. 3. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. 4. Return beef to the pot. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. 5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until beef is tender. 6. Add carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes. 7. Stir in pasta and cook according to package directions (usually 8-12 minutes), or until al dente. Add frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. 8. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley. In Wise Eating: AI Food Tracker, adding a child profile (12 months+) automatically checks every meal and recipe ingredient against WHO infant safety rules, choking hazards, and allergen flags.