Savory Beef and Bean Sprout Stir-fry for Toddlers
A Delicious and Nutritious Beef and Bean Sprout Stir-fry Recipe for 30-Month-Olds
Here’s a recipe for a tender and flavorful beef and bean sprout stir-fry, perfect for your toddler’s meal. This recipe is adjusted for babies over 30 months old, with carefully seasoned ingredients and bean sprouts cut to a manageable size for easy eating, ensuring both nutrition and texture.
Ingredients- 20g minced beef (lean cut)
- 40g bean sprouts
- 2g minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium baby soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin, please check and prepare all your ingredients. Gently pat the minced beef with a paper towel to remove excess blood for a cleaner taste. Rinse the bean sprouts under running water and cut them into bite-sized pieces that are easy for your child to eat. Overly long sprouts can be difficult for toddlers.
Step 2
Now, let’s heat up the pan. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a preheated frying pan over medium-low heat. Cooking over medium-low heat from the start helps to bring out the best flavors without burning the ingredients.
Step 3
Once the pan is warm, add the minced garlic (2g) and stir-fry until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; sauté it gently until a subtle aroma is released.
Step 4
As the garlic becomes fragrant, add the minced beef (blood removed) and stir-fry. Use chopsticks or a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks, ensuring it’s evenly browned. Make sure the beef is fully cooked through.
Step 5
Once the beef is cooked, add the prepared bean sprouts to the pan and stir-fry briefly. It’s important not to overcook the bean sprouts, as they will lose their delightful crunch. Sauté them for just a short while.
Step 6
Immediately after adding the bean sprouts, add 1 tablespoon of low-sodium baby soy sauce. Stir-fry quickly just until the bean sprouts are slightly wilted. Avoid making them too soft, and mix gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Step 7
Once all ingredients are cooked and seasoned, turn off the heat immediately. Finally, stir in 0.5 tablespoon of sesame oil and 0.2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish. This completes your delicious beef and bean sprout stir-fry. Let it cool slightly before serving to your child.
