Waikiki Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce – Kathryn Christensen

Waikiki Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce – Kathryn Christensen

1 ½ lb. ground beef

2/3 cup cracker crumbs

1/3 cup minced onion

1 egg

1 ½ tea salt

¼ tea ginger

¼ cup milk

1 Tlb shortening

2 Tlb cornstarch

½ cup brown sugar (packed)

1 can (13 ½ oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)

1/3 cup vinegar

1 Tlb Soy Sauce

1/3 cup chopped green pepper

Mix thoroughly: beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape mixture by rounded Tlbs into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm. Drain fat form 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. Makes 6 servings.