Waikiki Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef

2/3 C Corn Flake Crumbs

1/3 C Minced Onion

1 Egg

1 1/2 t Salt

1/4 t Ground Ginger

1/4 C Milk

1 T Oil or Lard

2 T Cornstarch

1/2 C Brown Sugar, packed

1 can (13 1/2 ounces) Pineapple Tidbits or Chunks, drained (reserve syrup)

1/3 C Apple Cider Vinegar

1 T Soy Sauce

1/3 C Chopped Bell Pepper

Directions:

Mix thoroughly beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm. Pour fat from 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 peppers; heat through.

Serve on white rice.

Yield: 4-5 Servings

 * Adapted from my mom's recipe box