Hawaiian Meatballs
1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1 T. shortening
2/3 C. cracker crumbs
2 T. cornstarch
1/3 C. minced onion
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 can (13.5 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)
1-1/2 t. salt
1/3 C. vinegar
1/4 t. ginger
1 T. soy sauce
1/4 C. milk
1/3 C. chopped green pepper
Mix meat, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger & milk. Shape mixture by rounded
tablespoonfuls into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown & cook
meatballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm. Pour fat from skillet.
Mix cornstarch & sugar. Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar & soy sauce
till smooth. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,
until mixture thickens & boils. Boil & stir 1 minute. Add meatballs,
pineapple tidbits & green pepper; heat through. Stir meatballs & sauce
together; serve warm.
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