Can Babies Eat Lamb?

Lamb, along with hogget and mutton are the meat of domestic sheep. A sheep in its first year it’s called lamb, and also his meat. A sheep in its second year is called differently, it goes by the name hogget and this is then the right definition for the animal and for its meat. Older sheep are called mutton. Lamb is the most expensive meat from the above mentioned ones. The role of sheep meat in cuisines grew in recent times, being used more often and not making any distinction between the three categories mentioned above, being called simply lamb.

Lamb chops are one of the most popular meats cut from the rib, loin and shoulder areas of a lamb. The leg of a lamb roast represents the national dish in Australia. In Indonesia the lamb satay and lamb curry are dishes cooked with various spices and usually served with rice. Barbacoa is a dish served in Mexico, in which the roasted or steamed lamb is wrapped in maguey leaves.

Lamb is not popular just for its meat, but also for its organ meats. Lamb’s liver is usually served with lungs and heart. Lamb testicles or lamb fries are considered a delicacy worldwide. Lamb kidneys are the most highly regarded of all kidneys.

Lamb has a rich content of calories and protein, but is also has some fat, iron and zinc.

Can Baby Eat Lamb Meat ?

Lamb and beef are two of the best choices for meat offered to babies. You can start giving lamb meat to your baby at the age of 6 months old. You should start with pureed lamb, or lamb liver and kidneys. Iron and zinc in lamb meat can be easily absorbed by the human body.

Lamb Casserole for Babies

Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil, 1 onion, 200g stewing lamb steak, 2 tsp tomato paste, ¼ tsp mixed herbs, 1 sweet potato, 2 potatoes, 1 cup water.

Finely chop the onion. Cut the meat into 1cm sized pieces. Peel the sweet potato and potatoes and chop them into similar 1cm pieces. Heat the oil in a saucepan, put the diced onions and cook until they soften. Add the lamb and cook for a few minutes, until the meat turns brown. Put all the other ingredients and bring to boil. If needed, add some water, so that all the ingredients are covered with water. Put a lid on the saucepan and lower heat, until the casserole is simmering. Cook for about 40 minutes, until the meat is really tender. Stir occasionally. Let the casserole cool down, and blend in a food processor.