1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or pork
1 (#2 1/2) can chunk pineapple, drained, save juice
1 c. diced celery
1 cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, cut in wedges
1 green pepper, cut in wedges
1 onion, sliced
1/2 c. vinegar
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. water

Season meat to taste and form balls. Lightly brown pineapple and vegetables in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove vegetables and pineapple and brown and partially cook meat balls.

Combine vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, soy sauce and seasonings. Add to meatballs and then add the pineapple and vegetables. Continue cooking until meat is done, 30-45 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to mixture cooking until sauce is thick and clear (may require more thickening than called for). Serve with or over steamed rice.