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Iron-Rich Casserole
This iron-packed casserole is a gentle way to introduce kidney to the family. Kidneys are very high in iron but can be an overwhelming flavour when eaten alone. But combined with steak and vegetables it makes for a delicious, iron-rich casserole great for bubs and the rest of the family.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 2 hours 30 mins
Serves 4 adults
Low Fat
Good source of iron
Low Sodium
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Ingredients
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Nutrition Information Per Serving
| Serving size: | Adult serve (533g) | Older baby/toddler serve (~180g)* |
| Energy kJ (kcal) | 1415(338) | 478(114) |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 10.5 |
| Fat (g) | 11.1 | 3.8 |
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Saturated (g)
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3.1 | 1 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 25.4 | 8.6 |
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Sugars (g)
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13.8 | 4.7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 447 | 35 |
| Iron (mg) | 5.9 | 2 |
| Zinc (mg) | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Vitamin B12 (ug) | 7.3 | 2.5 |
| Selenium (ug) | 41.7 | 14 |
For adults a serve is a good source of iron.
*Serving size will vary depending on your baby or toddler's age and appetite. Each baby is unique and some days they will eat more than other days.
- For time poor or tired parents miss the frying steps and place all ingredients in the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- You can also look out for pre-prepared combined steak and kidney packets at the supermarket.
- Optional - add 2 cups sliced mushrooms if the family enjoy them or add one cup of frozen peas when thickening the casserole.
- For an older baby or todder, a serve (~180g) will provide approximately 2mg iron.
- Increase the iron content of this meal by increasing the meat content to 500g steak and 200g kidneys or by adding several chopped up silverbeet leaves towards the end of the cooking time. Bonus is it'll feed a bigger family as well.
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Serves: 10 (72.5g serves)
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
15 mins
Suitable Cuts: Beef or Lamb Mince
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Heat oil in a fry-pan or stove top casserole dish and cook the onion and celery on a moderate heat for a few minutes. Add the carrot, potato and kumara, and continue cooking for several minutes. Reduce the heat to medium.
Add the beef and kidneys and stir well. Add the thyme and beef stock (or water), and cover the casserole before placing in the oven at 170°C for 1½ - 2 hours or until the meat is tender. If cooking for a young baby, remove some meat, vegetables (not onion) and liquid at this stage to chop or puree.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper to taste, combined flour and water, stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
Garnish with more parsley and serve in bowls with some crusty bread to mop up the sauce and some steamed green vegetables.
6-7 months
Once all these foods have been introduced to baby, purée to a smooth consistency, introducing more lumps over time.8-9 months onwards
Serve as cooked, with extra vegetables, mashed, chopped or once cooled slightly as finger foods.