WAIKIKI MEATBALLS


1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2/3 cup cracker crumbs
1/3 cup minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 can (13 1/2 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce

Mix thoroughly beef, crumbs, 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 reserved 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 pineapple
tidbits; heat through.

6 servings.