HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS, SWEET & SOUR

Hawaiian Meatballs, sweet & sour image

Provided by Betty L

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 17

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1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/3 c soda crackers, crushed
1/3 c onion, minced
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 c milk
1 Tbsp shortening
MIX 7 INGREDIENTS, MAKE INTO 16 BALLS, IN FRY PAN, BROWN MEATBALLS IN THE SHORTENING
GRAVY:
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c brown sugar
1-13 oz can pineapple chuncks, drained, save juice
1/3 c vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/3 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c onion, chopped

Steps:

1. In saucepan, stir cornstarch and brown sugar. Gradually stir, add pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add green pepper, onion and pineapple chunks. Cook 1 min. Add meatballs. Stir carefully, not to break up the meatballs. Serve with rice or as appetizers. Two recipe's will fill a medium size crock pot. Make recipe(s) ahead, refrigerate and later, heat in a crock pot on low for 2-3 hours. Makes delicious appetizers for a crowd. Ground Venison may be used in place of hamburger in this recipe.