Chinese-Style Zucchini
Beef Pan Pizza

A nutritious and toddler-friendly pan pizza featuring a savory base of shredded zucchini and carrots, bound with eggs and topped with tender marinated beef and melted mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 200 g beef
• 1 spoonful soy sauce
• 1.5 spoonfuls cooking oil
• 0.5 spoonful starch
• 1 onion
• 1 zucchini
• 1 carrot
• to taste salt
• 2 eggs
• 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 stalks green onions

Instructions

1. 1Dice the beef

   

   Dice the beef into small pieces using a sharp knife on a wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Cut the beef into uniform, small pieces so they cook quickly and are easy for young children to chew.
2. 2Marinate the beef

   

   Add one spoonful of soy sauce, half a spoonful of cooking oil, and half a spoonful of starch to the diced beef in a pink bowl.

   Tip: Adding a bit of oil and starch during marination helps lock in the moisture and keeps the beef tender.
3. 3Mix the Marinade

   

   Mix the diced beef, soy sauce, oil, and starch thoroughly by hand, then leave it to marinate for ten minutes.

   Tip: Marinating with a bit of starch locks in moisture to keep the beef tender.
4. 4Sauté the Onions

   

   Spray a small amount of oil into a pan over heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced purple onions and stir-fry them using a spatula until they become fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the heat moderate so the onions soften and release their sweetness without burning.
5. 5Cook the Beef and Onions

   

   Pour the marinated beef into the pan with the sautéed onions. Continue to stir-fry everything together until the beef is fully cooked and browned, then remove it from the pan.

   Tip: Cook until the meat changes color entirely and is thoroughly browned before removing.
6. 6Shred vegetables

   

   Grate fresh zucchini and carrots into thin shreds on a wooden cutting boardcite: 1.

   Tip: Shredding the vegetables finely ensures they cook quickly and blend smoothly into the patty.
7. 7Stir-fry Vegetables

   

   Spray a light layer of oil into the pan. Add the freshly shredded zucchini and carrots, and stir-fry them with a wooden spatula until they soften.

   Tip: Softening the vegetables first ensures they are fully cooked and easy for babies to chew.
8. 8Form the Vegetable Base

   

   Add salt to taste to the softened zucchini and carrots. Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly across the bottom of the pan to create a flat, circular layer.

   Tip: Distribute the shreds evenly so the base supports the egg and toppings uniformly.
9. 9Pour the Egg Liquid

   

   Beat two eggs thoroughly in a container. Pour the beaten egg liquid evenly over the shredded vegetable base inside the pan, then slowly pan-fry on low heat until the egg is half solidified.

   Tip: Use low heat to prevent the bottom from burning before the egg sets.
10. 10Spread the cooked beef

    

    Use chopsticks to distribute the cooked beef crumbles evenly over the semi-solidified egg and vegetable base in the pan.

    Tip: Spread the beef evenly so every bite has a balanced ratio of meat, vegetables, and egg.
11. 11Add shredded cheese

    

    Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the top of the beef layer.

    Tip: Make sure to cover the beef and edges well so the cheese melts and binds everything together.
12. 12Simmer with a lid

    

    Cover the pan with a glass lid and simmer on low heat for two minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.

    Tip: Keep the heat low so the bottom does not burn while the cheese melts from the steam.
13. 13Garnish with green onions

    

    Remove the lid and sprinkle chopped green onions over the melted cheese and beef, then take the patty out of the pan.

    Tip: Add the green onions right at the end to keep their fresh color and subtle crunch.

Storage & Reheating

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