Red meat can be a bit challenging for babies to eat as it easily becomes tough. I find that slow cooking helps to keep it soft enough to eat – with or without teeth. Slow cookers can be really useful when cooking for babies, as you can make an entire dish while your baby is napping or playing happily. If your baby gets fussy around dinner time its well worth investing in a slow cooker! This is one of my favourite slow-cooked beef recipes. I like to serve it with broccoli and pasta or plain brown rice.

Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight. Reheat on the hob until piping hot.