Waikiki Meatballs

* Exported from MasterCook *

Waikiki Meatballs

Recipe By : Sooz
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2/3 cup crackers -- crumbs
1/3 cup onion -- minced
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar -- packed
1 can pineapple chunks in light syrup -- drained reserve syru
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup green pepper -- chopped

Mix meat, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk. Shape mixture by rounded
tablespoonfuls into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook mea
tballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm. Pour fat from skillet. Mix cornstarch and
sugar. Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Po
ur into skillet; cook over medium heatm, stirring constantly, until mixture thi
ckens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and g
reen pepper; heat through.

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