Good old Waikiki Meatballs

My Mama used to make this a lot when I was a kid and now I make it for my kids. It is a Betty Crocker Original and so yummy!

 

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (not as good with ground turkey, sorry health nuts! :) )

2/3 cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs

1/3 cup minced onion

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger (I use fresh that I keep in the freezer and I use a micro plane to finely grate it)

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon veg/canola oil

2 tablespoons corn starch

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved

1/3 cup white vinegar (sometimes this can be a bit much so feel free to use less and compensate with more pineapple juice)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper

 

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.
I Serve this over cooked white rice.

I have also heard some people cook the meatballs in the oven at 350 for 20 min. I haven't personally tried it but maybe I will next time.