Waikiki Meatballs

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2/3 cup cracker crumbs
1/3 cup minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained, (reserve syrup)
1/3 cup vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 cup green pepper (chopped )
Mix beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape mixture by rounded teaspoons 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. Pour in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir till smooth. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till mixture boils and thickens. Boil and stir one minute. Add meatballs, pineapple and green pepper; Heat through.