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Meatballs and Rice

35 mins

This toddler-approved, yummy recipe can be completed in 35 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner!

Ingredients
  • ¼ lb ground beef​
  • ¼ lb ground pork​
  • ½ cup Gerber® Oat Baby Cereal​
  • ½ pouch Gerber® Organic Mango Apple Carrot Kale Purée​
  • 1 tsp parsley, finely chopped​
  • ½ tsp garlic powder​
  • Cooked rice for serving​
Utensils

This recipe should only be fed to seated, supervised children who are accustomed to solid foods​

Step by step
  • 10 mins
    Preparation
  • 25 mins
    Cooking
  • 35 mins
    Time total
  • Preheat oven to 350℉.​

  • In a medium bowl; mix all ingredients together until well combined.​

  • Using a small scoop or measuring tablespoon, roll mixture into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes on the middle rack or until the internal temperature is 160℉.

  • Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve with rice.​

Tip

You can enjoy these meatballs too ! If there is any left, they can be frozen for up to three months​

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