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Beef Rice Congee

This soothing beef and rice congee is a comforting and baby-friendly meal. The slow-cooked rice creates a smooth, porridge-like texture that's easy for your little one to enjoy, while the tender beef provides a source of protein to support their growth and development. This simple dish is sure to become a mealtime favorite. Source: Recipes - July

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Beef Rice Congee
Suitable from
Stage 1 (4-6m)

Medium to prepare

Total time
45min

5 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.3mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Rice1/2 cup
  • Water4 cups
  • Beef2 oz
  • Parsley1 tsp

Steps

  1. 01

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water.

  2. 02

    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is very soft and the congee has thickened.

  3. 03

    In a small skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 04

    Stir the cooked beef and dried parsley (if using) into the congee.

  5. 05

    Divide the beef and rice congee evenly into three small bowls or ramekins.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
27kcal
Protein
1.8g
Fat
0.8g
Carbs
3.1g
Calories from
  • Carbs47%
  • Protein27%
  • Fat26%

Ingredient health benefits

🔥 Energy
🚽 Digestion
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🔄 Healthy metabolism
🦠 Immune system
🦵 Cellular growth
🩸 Blood health
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.8g1%
Saturated Fat 0.3g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 4.7mg2%
Sodium 50.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 1.8g4%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
Vitamin K 1.9mcg2%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg5%
Folate 11mcg3%
Zinc 0.4mg3%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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