Waikiki Meatballs

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 2/3 c. cracker crumbs
• 1/3 c. minced onion
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 (13 1/2 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)
• 1/2 c. brown sugar (packed)
• 1/3 c. vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1. Mix thoroughly beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape mixture by tablespoon into balls.
2. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs.
3. Remove meatballs.
4. Pour fat from skillet.
5. Mix cornstarch and sugar.
6. Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth.
7. Pour in skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
8. Boil 1 minute.
9. Add meatballs and pineapple tidbits; heat thoroughly.
10. Serve over bed of rice.

ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, milk, shortening, cornstarch, pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=750231 (may not work)