Make the meatballs by mixing the following:
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 cups bread or cracker crumbs
1 medium onion, diced or 1 tsp. powdered onion
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup milk
Shape into small meatballs. Melt a small amount of shortening in a fry pan and cook meatballs until done. Keep warm. Pour fat from skillet.
Mix together in a small bowl -
2 TBSP cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar
Juice from one can (13 1/2 oz) pineapple tidbits
1/3 cup vinegar
1 TBSP soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir one minute. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits, and green pepper; heat thoroughly.
Serve over rice for a meal or place in a chafing dish for a buffet.
