When can babies eat beef?

The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cook until well done, then offer as a thick strip to gnaw, or finely minced and mixed into a soft meal.

How do I cut and serve beef for my baby?

6–8 months (In a strip): Cook until well done, then offer as a thick strip to gnaw, or finely minced and mixed into a soft meal. 9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Shredded or minced into small soft pieces once your baby can pick them up. 12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): Chopped or minced, with the family meal.

Beef

Beef here runs from fast to slow. Beef Yaki Udon and Cantonese Beef with Silky Scrambled Eggs are made with thin slices, while the Braised Short Rib and Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Potatoes are lid-on, long-simmer dishes. Thin slices want a hot pan and little time; tougher cuts want a lid and patience.

12 recipes use this ingredient

Beef

Nutrient	Per 100 g
Protein	26 g
Iron	2.6 mg
Zinc	6.3 mg
Vitamin B12	2.6 µg

Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.

How to serve Beef to babies

6–8 months
In a strip
Cook until well done, then offer as a thick strip to gnaw, or finely minced and mixed into a soft meal.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Shredded or minced into small soft pieces once your baby can pick them up.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
Chopped or minced, with the family meal.