🍳 Beef & Veggie Skillet Patty with Cinnamon Raisin Bread & Berries

Looking for a hearty, toddler-friendly breakfast that’s full of flavor and nutrition? This Beef & Veggie Skillet Patty is the perfect way to kick off the day — whether you're feeding your little one or your whole family.

Made with minced beef, carrots, and collard greens, then finished with eggs and cooked like a soft patty in the skillet, this dish is filling, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Pair it with a slice of cinnamon raisin bread and some juicy raspberries and blueberries for a colorful and complete breakfast! 🍞🫐

🍴 Ingredients

For the skillet patty:

• 🥩 1/2 cup minced beef

• 🥕 1/4 cup minced carrots

• 🥬 1/4 cup finely chopped collard greens

• 🥚 2 eggs

• 🫒 1½ tbsp olive oil

• 🧂 Pinch of salt (optional)

Sides:

• 🍞 1 slice cinnamon raisin bread (toasted or plain)

• 🍓 1/4 cup mixed berries (raspberries + blueberries)

🔪 Instructions

1. Mince the beef, carrots, and collard greens ahead of time.

2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

3. Cook the minced beef until browned.

4. Add the carrots, stir, and cook for a couple of minutes.

5. Toss in the collard greens and continue cooking for about 10 minutes until all veggies are soft.

6. Beat the eggs, then pour them over the cooked beef and veggies.

7. Let the mixture cook into a flat patty, like a pancake — no scrambling! Let it firm up before removing from the skillet.

8. Serve the patty warm with cinnamon raisin bread and fresh berries on the side.

👉 Let it cool before serving toddlers to avoid burns. ❄️👶

💪 Why This Meal is Great for Kids & Grown-Ups

• 🥩 Beef – Full of iron and protein to support muscle growth and energy.

• 🥕 Carrots – Rich in vitamin A for eye health and immune support.

• 🥬 Collard greens – Provide calcium, fiber, and vitamin K for growing bones.

• 🥚 Eggs – Protein-packed and loaded with brain-boosting choline.

• 🫒 Olive oil – Healthy fats that aid in digestion and development.

• 🍞 Cinnamon raisin bread – A kid-favorite that adds fiber and natural sweetness.

• 🫐 Berries – High in antioxidants, perfect for immune support and color variety.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who This Meal Is Perfect For

✅ Toddlers learning to eat on their own
✅ Busy parents needing quick, balanced meals
✅ Weekend brunch for the whole family
✅ Baby-led weaning-friendly (just cut into small pieces)

🔗 More to Explore

• 🍳 Easy Toddler Breakfast Recipes

• 🥦 Top Finger Foods That Fuel Growth

• 🍽️ Simple, Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Families

• 🥣 How to Introduce Veggies to Picky Toddlers

💬 Final Bite

This Beef & Veggie Skillet Patty is one of those magical meals — easy to make, full of good stuff, and loved by toddlers and grown-ups alike. It's a cozy, colorful breakfast that makes mornings feel just a little more manageable.

Try it out and tag us when you serve it up — we’d love to see how your little ones enjoy it! 💛