{"id":9986,"date":"2026-05-20T19:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/?p=9986"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:24:19","slug":"baby-shepherds-pie-with-carrot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/baby-shepherds-pie-with-carrot\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Shepherd\u2019s Pie with Carrot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"rank-math-toc\" class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we are making a hearty dish: baby shepherd\u2019s pie. Clearly, the temperatures have completely dropped! It is not exactly fun, but we can comfort ourselves with the idea that we can eat more filling dishes to keep us going all day &#x1f609; And the same goes for baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here it is: this baby shepherd\u2019s pie recipe just had to be posted quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baby shepherd\u2019s pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, what is hachis parmentier? It is a French-style shepherd\u2019s pie made mainly with potatoes and ground meat. The word \u201chachis\u201d refers to minced or chopped ingredients, which is perfect because today, this version is for baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the first year of food diversification (and even now, actually), I avoided giving my daughter plain potato pur\u00e9e too often. I find it a little heavy, and I prefer adding another vegetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So today, I decided to share a baby shepherd\u2019s pie recipe from 10 months, made with carrot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that babies love carrots (they are usually one of the first vegetables introduced during food diversification). Carrots are full of vitamins and minerals, and they pair perfectly with potato, so that works out beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will add ground beef (you can also choose chicken, turkey, or veal!). A little minced onion adds extra flavor to the ground meat. In short, it is a treat for baby\u2019s taste buds and a great way to continue developing baby\u2019s palate during food diversification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what you need to make this carrot baby shepherd\u2019s pie recipe (from 10 months, for one serving of about 6.7 oz \/ 190 g):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 oz potato (85 g)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 oz carrot (85 g)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0.5 oz ground beef<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon finely minced onion (5 g)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tablespoon grated Emmental or Swiss cheese (5 g), except for babies with cow\u2019s milk protein allergy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon sunflower oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing baby shepherd\u2019s pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/recette-pomme-de-terre-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Potato recipe for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5077\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will start with the potato. Wash it, peel it, and cut it into fairly thin slices. (Choose potatoes that are suitable for pur\u00e9es so you do not end up with a sticky pur\u00e9e).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rondelles-pomme-de-terre-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"potato slices for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5078\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the potato slices in the steamer basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now move on to the carrot. Wash it, peel it, and cut it into slices about 1\/4 inch (5 mm) thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rondelles-carottes-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot slices for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5082\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the carrot slices in the steamer basket with the potato, then start cooking. Steam for 15 minutes! The vegetables should be very tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/legumes-vapeur-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Steamed vegetables for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5073\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weigh out 1\/2 oz ground meat (15 g), then finely mince 1 teaspoon onion (5 g).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/oignons-eminces-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Minced onions for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5074\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the vegetables are cooked, take a few cooked carrot slices (about 10 g) and cut them into very small dice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/des-de-carotte-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Diced carrot for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5072\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat 1 teaspoon sunflower oil in a pan. Once hot, add the minced onion over low to medium heat, making sure it turns lightly golden but not too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/oignons-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Onion for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5075\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then add the ground meat to the onions and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring regularly so it cooks evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/viande-hache-oignons-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Ground meat and onions for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5079\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, add the diced carrot and let everything finish cooking gently for 1 minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/viande-hachee-carotte-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Ground meat and carrot for baby\" class=\"wp-image-5080\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the meat aside off the heat. Mash the potato and carrot slices with a potato masher or fork, adding cooking water as needed. The goal is for the pur\u00e9e not to be too heavy or too thick, so it is easy for baby to eat and swallow. You can also blend it directly in a small blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the meat in a small oven-safe ramekin, add the pur\u00e9e on top, then sprinkle with grated Gruy\u00e8re. I blended the Gruy\u00e8re first so there would be no little strands, which are not ideal for baby to eat, then sprinkled it over the pur\u00e9e. \u2192 <strong>No grated Gruy\u00e8re for babies with cow\u2019s milk protein allergy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place under the oven broiler for a few minutes, watching carefully. The Gruy\u00e8re should be golden, but no more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to point out that this pur\u00e9e still contains small pieces, as you may have noticed: tender diced carrot, ground meat, finely minced onion, and so on. It is best to adapt the texture to your baby. If baby does not chew yet, blend everything together; it will make a very flavorful blended shepherd\u2019s pie. If baby can chew, the texture is fine, but always serve it under supervision. &#x1f609;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there you have it, our baby shepherd\u2019s pie with carrot recipe is finished, and baby can enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy your meal, baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your baby shepherd\u2019s pie is finished, let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes if you want to store it and serve it to baby later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong>\u00a0You can store this baby shepherd\u2019s pie in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong>\u00a0Si vous souhaitez conserver ce hachis parmentier plus longtemps, vous pouvez le congeler. Placez le hachis dans un tupperware adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 la cong\u00e9lation. Il pourra \u00eatre conserv\u00e9 pendant 2 mois!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip:&nbsp;When thawing, place the shepherd\u2019s pie in the refrigerator the night before, or gently reheat it in a saucepan using a water bath for smooth, even reheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/recette-hachis-parmentier-carotte-pour-bebe-10-mois.jpg\" alt=\"Baby shepherd\u2019s pie with carrot recipe\" class=\"wp-image-7119\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we are making a hearty dish: baby shepherd\u2019s pie. 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