Waikki Meatballs

  • 1 1/2 lb of Ground Beef
  • 2/3 cups of cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup of minced onions
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 can (13 1/2 oz) pineapple tidbits, drain (reserve syrup)
  • 1/3 vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup green pepper

Mix meat, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet: brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs;keep warm. Pour fat from skillet.

Mix cornstarch and sugar. Add reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce;stir until smooth. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thcikens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and green pepper;heat through. 6 servings.