Beef and Courgette Weaning Meatballs

A nice fingerfood option for little ones. We mix the beef with grated courgette and onions which not only adds fibre, it keeps them moist. They’re als...o a great option for the rest of the family, simply keep some aside unsalted for your baby. Read more A nice fingerfood option for little ones. We mix the beef with grated courgette and onions which not only adds fibre, it keeps them moist. They’re also a great option for the rest of the family, simply keep some aside unsalted for your baby.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
10 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Contains
Ingredients
Makes 25
courgette
grated
white onion
grated or finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried)
beef mince
sundried tomato paste
Contains
Ingredients
Makes 25
courgette
grated
white onion
grated or finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried)
beef mince
sundried tomato paste

Ingredients

Makes 25
courgette
grated
white onion
grated or finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried)
beef mince
sundried tomato paste

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

2

Squeeze the excess liquid from the grated courgette and onion. If you have a muslin bag you can use this, of not simply use your hands or press it into a fine sieve.

3

Place the courgette, onion, and all other ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine.

4

Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball, or weighing about 25g each.

5

Bake for 10 minutes, until darkened and firm. If in doubt, cut one open to make sure the flesh is no longer pink.

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