Waikiki Meatballs

Meatballs:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup onion (minced)
• 1 egg (unbeaten)
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 cup milk

Sauce:

• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 can pineapple tidbits (includes juice)
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)

Directions

Mix together all meatball ingredients. Shape into small meatballs. Melt 1 Tbsp. shortening and brown meatballs until cooked. Remove from skillet and pour off fat.

Make sauce of cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in juice from can of pineapple tidbits (juice only), vinegar and soy sauce. Pour sauce into a skillet and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add meatballs and pineapple tidbits and heat thoroughly. Lastly, add chopped green pepper so it will be crunchy. Serve with rice or alone.

By Robin