Waikiki Meatballs

By smclane

Tasty all-beef meatballs in a sweet-sour sauce. (17)

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2/3 cup cracker crumbs (approximately 18 saltines)
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 can (13-1/2 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Mix thoroughly beef, 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. Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and green pepper; heat through.