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

A classic comfort food featuring tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked with hearty vegetables like potatoes and carrots in a rich, savory broth until incredibly tender. --- RECIPE --- Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: - 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 large onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 4 cups beef broth - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained - 2 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp dried thyme - 2 bay leaves - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced - 3 carrots, peeled and sliced - 1 cup frozen peas (optional) - Salt and black pepper to taste - Fresh 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, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. 5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until beef is very tender. 6. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. 7. Stir in frozen peas (if using) and cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh 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.