3.01.2008

Waikiki Meatballs

For Meatballs:
1 ½ lbs. ground beef
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
1/3 c. minced onions
1 egg
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp ginger
¼ c. milk
(I most often use pre-made frozen meatballs)

For Sauce:
2 tbsp corn starch
½ c. brown sugar
1 13 oz. can pineapple tidbits
1/3 c. vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/3 c. chopped green pepper

Instructions:
Mix beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk. Shape mixture by rounding tsps. Into balls. Brown meatballs. Mix cornstarch and sugar. Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce until smooth. Pour into pan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir one minute. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and green pepper. Heat through.

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