WAIKIKI MEATBALLS 
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2/3 c. saltine cracker crumbs
1/3 c. minced onion
1/4 c. milk
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. cider vinegar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 c. chopped bell pepper

Combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt and ginger in a large bowl and mix well. Shape into tablespoon size balls.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs, Cook, turning them until cooked.

Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 c. of juice. Combine reserved juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and soy sauce in a small bowl; Mix well. Pour into the skillet.

Cook the juice mixture over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes, Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and bell pepper and mix well.

Cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with toothpicks.

 

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