1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
1/3 c. minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 can pineapple tidbits, drain, reserve syrup
1/3 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 c. chopped green pepper

Mix meat, 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 reserve 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 and green pepper. Stir in pineapple tidbits; heat thoroughly. Serves six.