Robyn Sharkey'S Waikiki Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
1/3 c. minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 c. milk
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 (13 1/3 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained (save syrup)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. vinegar
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/3 c. green pepper
maraschino cherries

Preparation

Mix beef crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk.
Shape into balls.
Melt shortening in large skillet.
Brown and cook meatballs.
Remove meatballs; keep warm.
Pour off fat.
Mix cornstarch and sugar.
Stir in reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth.