The Meatball Sub Nobody Ate
March 30, 2009

I had these meatballs (lean beef, an egg, some breadcrumbs, Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning) simmering in some fire-roasted crushed tomatoes all afternoon — they smelled delicious. The boys haven’t eaten them in the past (they eat some chicken, but not beef). Still, I had some chopped meat to use up and I like to serve meatballs along with pasta every now and then just to keep exposing them to different foods. I tried tempting them with a cool meatball “submarine” using leftover rolls but they didn’t go for it. The meatballs were (politely, I must add) declined by both kids. That’s OK, sometimes it’s all about just offering the option. They were happy with the pasta.
J. surprised us by getting home early, and since he doesn’t eat meatballs either I packed them away for another time. We ordered sushi instead.
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I'm Dara, the Chick in the Kitchen. Living in the suburbs of Manhattan with my two school-aged boys and husband. Feeding my family something more diverse than a different shape of pasta each night. Read more
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4 Comments
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Sharon | March 31, 2009 at 6:45 am
Keep trying, Dara! Someday those boys will surprise you…
The meatballs look yummy – my family would devour them – I’ve not met a meatball that my family wouldn’t eat.
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Carol | March 31, 2009 at 7:47 am
I would have gladly taken that meatbal sub off your hands
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merrie | March 31, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Looks delicious! H ate a meatball sandwich on Sunday but won’t eat it w/pasta. D won’t eat anything. Keep trying:)
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Bonnie | April 9, 2009 at 3:16 am
Next time no-one wants to eat them, send them my way !!!
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