Iron rich meaty morsels

Ingredients:

Method:

Trim beef and cut it into cubes. Halve kidneys and remove the white parts. Thinly slice kidneys.

Heat oil in a heavy-based pot or enamelled iron casserole pot.
Optional: just before cooking, toss beef (not the kidneys) in flour. Brown half the beef cubes in the hot oil; remove when browned. Then brown remaining beef (add a teaspoon more oil if needed).

Return all beef to the casserole, add vegetables, sliced kidneys and water. Bring to simmering, stirring well.

Stove-top method:
Reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer gently for about 2 hours.

Oven method:
Cover casserole and place in the oven at 160 to 170ºC for 2 hours.

Both methods:
Add extra water if needed during cooking.
Cool, then remove some of the meat and juices and purée in a food processor. For a perfectly smooth purée, mouli or sieve.

To Freeze Meat Morsels: see Freezing purées. When required, take out one or two frozen meat morsels and heat in a small cup standing in simmering water, or heat in the microwave. An alternative is to add meat to baby's freshly cooked, hot vegetables and ensure it is heated thoroughly.