Baby Meatballs

As in, meatballs for a baby, not cute little meatballs. These are one of the few proteins Evan will eat, and I can see why -- they're really quite delicious, no matter how old you are. The trick is in the grated apple and in breading them before cooking. The recipe is from First Meals by Annabel Karmel.

In a mixing bowl, combine

1. 1 lb. ground beef
2. 1 onion, finely chopped
3. 1 T chopped fresh parsley (optional)
4. 1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 2 T hot water (Mmmm, MSG!)
5. 1 small apple, peeled and coarsely grated
6. 1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
7. pinch brown sugar
8. salt and pepper, to taste

Mix thoroughly, then shape into about 24 meatballs. Roll in all-purpose flour to coat, then saute in a little olive oil until browned on all sides and cooked through.

These keep for a few days in the fridge, or you can put them in a plastic container and freeze them. It's easy to take out 1 or 2 frozen meatballs and heat them for ~30 seconds in the microwave for instant baby dinner!