Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 2/3 cup cracker crumb
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's recommended)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
  • 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 green pepper, chopped into bite size chunks
  • 1 (4 ounce) can pimientos, drained (maraschino cherries can be used instead)

Method

  • Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly.
  • Shape into meatballs--about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed).
  • Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening.
  • Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.
  • SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.
  • Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice.
  • Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid.
  • In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear.
  • Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento.
  • Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.