Polynesian Meatballs

By devogirl

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup crushed saltines
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, saltines and seasoned salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in small batches, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Drain skillet.

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice mixture, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice and brown sugar until smooth. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple; heat through.

Makes: 24 servings (about 6 dozen)

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Originally published as Polynesian Meatballs in Taste of Home June/July 2003