Waikiki Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/3 cup cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 can (13 1/2 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
Directions
- Mix thoroughly the turkey, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Melt shortening in a large skillet; brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm. Pour fat from the 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, pineapple tidbits, and green pepper; heat through.
Note: Feel free to experiment with different types of ground meat or add extra vegetables like carrots or peas for variety!