my dd has never been a real meat fan - she still has trouble chewing things even though she is 2.5 yrs she still likes carrots cooked instead of raw so espeically meat is hard. but she devoured an entire mini meatloaf yesterday so that was a shock. shepard's pie with ketchup is also a fave, as are hotdogs, usually i can get her to eat anything with ketchup! i would continue to offer meat but she certainly doesn't need it to have a balanced diet. chicken, fish, beans, soy (edemame, tofu mixed in with things), eggs, nuts and dairy are good alternatives and really probably more healthy anyway!