Waikiki Meatballs

Another great one from my mom. Growing up we always got to pick what we ate for our birthday dinner. I ALWAYS picked this. It is now my husband's favorite thing for me to make.Waikiki Meatballs

From: Ruth Solter aka Mom

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1/3 cup onion, minced
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 can pineapple, drained, syrup reserved
1/3 cup vinegar
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped (I usually use at least 1/2-1 whole pepper)

Mix together beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk. Shape into meatball and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile mix cornstarch and sugar. Stir in pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Pour into a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 min. Add meatballs, pineapple and green peppers. Heat through.