A versatile Mexican plate recipe featuring different variations for babies, toddlers, and adults, using healthy ingredients like lean beef, beans, avocado, and rice, catering to all developmental stages.
Mexican Bowl 3 Ways
Explore 3 developmental stages for a Mexican plate: a nutrient-rich a simple BLW mix for early eaters, a toddler-friendly version with varied textures, and a fully seasoned adult meal.
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 500g lean beef mince
- 250g four bean mix
- 250g corn kernels (not for BLW bubs)
- 1 ½ tbsp paprika
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 250g brown rice, cooked
- Juice of ½ lime
- Handful of chopped parsley or coriander
- 1 tomato, diced (not for BLW bubs)
- ¼ red onion, diced (not for BLW bubs)
- 1 avocado, smashed
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mince and break apart. Cook until brown.
- Add the beans and cook until slightly softened. Season with 1 tbsp of paprika, onion powder and cumin. Remove the portion for BLW bubs here and smash the beans with a fork.
- To the pan, add the corn kernels and cook for a further couple of minutes. Remove the portion for toddlers here.
- For the adults, season the remaining mixture with salt and chilli flakes.
- Season the rice with lime juice and chopped parsley or coriander. Season the smashed avocado with the remaining paprika. Create a salsa with diced tomato, red onion and a drizzle of olive oil.