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A side by side image of homemade hamburger helper. The bowl on the left is suitable for the family while the bowl on the right is suitable for baby.

Baby Friendly Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper

A high iron pasta dish perfect for an older baby to work on their pincer grasp!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Ashley Fehr

Instructions

  • Make the recipe as instructed here but follow these omissions/substitutions:
  • Only use a small pinch of chili flakes and omit the salt.
  • Use frozen chopped spinach and sodium-free beef broth.
  • When choosing a pasta, make sure to look for one that has been iron-fortified. Just look for iron on the Nutrition Facts label!
  • Once the dish has been made, remove some for baby. Then stir in the salt for the older family members!
  • Since this recipe uses smaller macaroni noodles, this will work best for a baby 9 months and older!

Notes

ALLERGEN INFO: this recipe contains two top priority allergens: cow's milk and wheat. For the most up-to-date information on introducing your baby to potential allergens, check out the allergy module in our e-course Start Solids Confidently.