SWEET AND SOUR COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

A nice little appetizer that can make it through an evening, a ball game or what have you. They are easy to make and not really expensive. They are addicting though and always a favorite.

You can make these weeks ahead of time and freeze them for a quick appetizer or a snack at game time. They are nice to have on hand for a quick no-hassle treat.

INGREDIENTS: Serves 6

•  1½ lb Ground beef (10% fat)
•  ⅔ cups Cracker crumbs 
•  ⅓ cup Onion; minced  
•  1 Egg 
•  1½  tsp. Salt 
•  ¼ teaspoon(s). Ginger 
•  ¼ cup Milk 
•  1 tablespoon(s) Shortening 
•  2 tablespoon(s) Corn starch 
•  ½ cup Brown sugar; packed 
•  1 can Pineapple tidbits; 13.5 oz  drained (reserve syrup) 
•  ⅓  cup Vinegar 
•  1 tablespoon(s) Soy sauce 
•  ⅓ cup Green bell pepper; chopped 
•  1 tsp. cayenne {Optional} 

DIRECTIONS:  

1.  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.
 
2.  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, pineapple tidbits and green pepper; heat through.
 
3.  Serve with wooden toothpicks

SWEET AND SOUR COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

A nice little appetizer that can make it through an evening, a ball game or what have you. They are easy to make and not really expensive. They are addicting though and always a favorite.

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