I cannot tell you how many times in the past 2.5 years I've BEGGED and PLEADED with the kids to "eat their meat". If I had a dime for each time I said those three little words I'd be a very wealthy lady! I've tried putting low-fat cheese on any and everything, hiding protein in sweets (think avocado & peanut butter), and I've attempted numerous recipes from "Deceptively Delicious"...all to hear "This tastes funny!" or "What's in here?"
So this week as part of my T-Giving Test Run, I tried my friend Corina's recipe for appetizer meatballs, and they were a MAJOR hit with my little taste testers. I have hit the proverbial protein jackpot!
I made them the not-so-healthy way (beef meatballs & regular grape jelly), but next time I want to try them with turkey meatballs and sugar-free or all-natural jelly. Either way, there is definitely room for creativity here.
These are SO. VERY. EASY.
Combine in a slow cooker:
Pre-cooked frozen meatballs (fill to about 3/4 full).
1/2 a bottle of grape jelly
1/2 a bottle of Heinz Chili Sauce
Simmer on high for 20-30 minutes.
This is especially good for those little serial-snackers who love to snack but give you trouble at mealtime.
Just had to share.
I have a great homemade meatball recipe for spaghetti and meatballs - and its actually pretty easy (not as easy as this one above though). Its with ground turkey and spicy turkey sausage, fresh parsley, egg whites, italian bread crumbs and pepper - let me know if you're interested, not sure if they would eat those but they are so good, and if baked, minimally greasy! :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Saw your link for Bering's - I am mildly obsessed with Bering's and could spend half a day in there!!!!
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