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Tomato Egg with Beef Tenderloin (Baby Version · 10m+)
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Tomato Egg with Beef Tenderloin (Baby Version)
Tender beef × tomato × silky egg — the tomato's vitamin C helps baby absorb the beef's iron, for growth and energy 🍅
Once baby passes 10 months, iron needs rise — and red meat is a great helper. This tomato egg with beef uses tender Australian grass-fed beef tenderloin, paired with tomato and silky egg. The clever part: the vitamin C in tomato helps the body absorb the iron in the beef, so it works that bit harder. The texture is soft and the sweet-tart flavour is appetising — a real family meal that adults will happily eat over rice too.
Ingredients
For the beef
- Australia Grass-Fed Beef TenderloinShop ↗ (thin strips or fine dice; minced for younger babies)35g
- Cornstarch1/2 tsp
- Water1 tsp
Other ingredients
- Small ripe tomato1
- Egg1
- Cooking oil (avocado oil or light olive oil)1/2 tsp
- Water or unsalted chicken/vegetable broth (optional, to add moisture)1–2 tbsp
- Low-sodium baby soy sauce (optional, for babies over 1 year)a few drops
Method
- Marinate the beefMix the beef tenderloin with the cornstarch and water and marinate for a few minutes to tenderise.
- Scramble the eggAdd a little oil and scramble the egg until fully set, with no runny egg, then set aside.
- Cook the beefStir-fry the beef tenderloin until cooked through, no pink, juices run clear, then set aside.
- Cook the tomatoPeel and finely dice the tomato, then stir-fry until it releases its juices and thickens.
- Combine & finishAdd the egg and beef back to the pan, drizzle in a little cornstarch slurry, raise the heat and stir quickly until the sauce thickens. Let cool to just warm before serving to baby.
Safety notes
- Cook the beef and egg fully through — beef with no pink and juices that run clear; egg fully set, never runny or soft-centred.
- Allergen: egg. If it's new to baby, introduce one new food at a time and watch for 2–3 days for any reaction.
- No added salt, sugar or honey under 1. The natural sweet-tartness of tomato is appetising enough on its own, with no need to add sugar.
- Keep seasoning for the grown-ups: only the adult portion should get salt or soy sauce; even low-sodium baby soy sauce is for babies over 1 year only, and in a very small amount.
- Cut everything finely and serve warm; keep baby seated and supervised for the whole feed.
Why it's great for baby
Beef tenderloin provides easily absorbed haem iron and high-quality protein — a great source as iron needs rise after 6 months; egg adds protein and choline to support brain development; and tomato, beyond whetting the appetite, contains vitamin C — eaten alongside red meat, it helps the body absorb that iron. One dish, with iron, protein and vitamin C all at once.
Haem iron
Quality protein
Vitamin C aids iron
Family meal
Tips
Adjust texture by age: for younger babies, mince the beef and peel and de-seed the tomato; for older babies, fine dice to practise chewing.
Share with adults: after dishing out baby's portion, season the adult portion (salt, light soy, a little sugar) — one pan, two ways.
Moisture: if it seems too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of unsalted broth or water so it's easier for baby to swallow.
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