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A baby plate with a baby prune burger shaped into a log, tomato wedges, and toast strips, surrounded by the toppings with which an adult would make a burger.

Spiced Prune Beef Burger for Baby

A flavourful and moist burger designed with your baby's nutritional needs in mind.
4.92 from 12 votes
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) hemp hearts (optional)
  • 1 pouch (90 mL) prune baby food or unsweetened applesauce
  • 5 pitted prunes finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 1 lb (500 g) Ground Beef (*see note above in ingredient FAQ)

Instructions

  • Combine the oats, hemp hearts (optional), prune purée, chopped pitted prunes, garlic , cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, and dash of cayenne to a bowl and combine.
  • Gently mix in the ground beef with a fork, being careful not to overmix.
  • Gently from into small patties or kebab shapes for your baby.
  • For kebab shapes, make 12 ovals (about 3 to 4 inches/8 to 10cm long)
  • For burgers, make 10-12 small-ish patties, forming them to be ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties. Press a dimple into the centre of each patty.
  • Grill patties and/or kebab shapes in a closed preheated barbecue over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice or more, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C).
  • Feel free to set aside some for yourself and add some salt!
  • TIP: If you don’t have a BBQ, you can heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear patties, in batches if necessary, for about 30 seconds per side. Transfer the patties to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 375°F pre-heated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C).