Spinach Beef Rice Pot
A gentle, nutritious rice dish made with tender minced beef, bright spinach, and sweet carrots. Perfect for little ones, this one-pan meal combines simple ingredients into a comforting bowl full of iron and vitamins.
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This recipe is designed with babies in mind—using mild seasonings and soft textures that are easy for little mouths to manage. The beef stays juicy when marinated with a touch of cornstarch, while the spinach adds beautiful color and nutrients.
Ingredients
beef tenderloin, finely minced
200g
fresh spinach leaves
100g
carrots, peeled and finely diced
50g
peeled corn kernels
50g
cooked white rice
1 cup
baby soy sauce
1 tablespoon
light seasoning sauce (like松鲜鲜)
1 teaspoon
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
cornstarch
10g
water
1 cup
Instructions
1
Marinate the beef
Place the minced beef in a bowl. Add the baby soy sauce, light seasoning sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well until everything is evenly coated. Let it sit for about 15 minutes so the beef absorbs all the flavors and becomes tender.
2
Prep the vegetables
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and carrots together and blanch for about 30 seconds until slightly softened. Remove, drain, and let cool. Chop the spinach finely and set aside.
3
Cook the beef and veggies
Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it loses its raw pink color, breaking it apart as it cooks. Toss in the diced carrots and corn kernels, stirring until they smell fragrant.
4
Simmer and combine
Pour in the water and bring to a gentle boil. Add the cooked rice and chopped spinach, then stir everything together. Let the rice absorb the flavorful broth, stirring occasionally until the liquid almost evaporates and you have a creamy, cohesive dish. Serve warm.
