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Can babies eat steak?
Steak can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook steak for a baby
- Method
- Seared & thinly sliced
- Ready in
- 15 Min.
- Texture
- Tender strips
How you cut and serve steak changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare steak, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Cook thoroughly until very tender, then blend with broth to a smooth purée. Steak is a firm cut, so slow-cooking or blending suits early weaning best.
- 9 to 11 months
- Slow-cook or braise until very tender, then finely shred or mince and stir into soft purées or sauces.
- 12 to 17 months
- Well-cooked, tender strips sliced thinly across the grain, or finely shredded into meals.
- 18 months and over
- Small, soft, tender pieces sliced across the grain, or shredded into family meals.
Choking risk
Steak is a firm, chewy meat. Cook until tender and slice thinly across the grain into small, soft pieces. Avoid tough or rubbery bits.
Watch: Safe steak preparation
Is steak an allergen?
Steak is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is steak good for babies?
Steak is a lean cut of beef and one of the best sources of haem iron, the most absorbable form of iron for babies. It also provides zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12 for growth and brain development. As a firmer cut it is best slow-cooked or sliced thinly so it is tender and easy to chew.
- Haem Iron
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Vit B12
- Protein
Storing steak
In the fridge
2 Days. Refrigerate cooked steak in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cool and freeze in small individual portions
Goes well with
Baby recipes with steak
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.