How do i make meatballs homemade?
These are so addicting. 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 brown sugar, packed 1 can (13 1/2oz) pineapple tidbits, drained-reserve syrup 1/3 cup vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/3 cup chopped green pepper Mix thoroughly beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, & milk. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls.*Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs, remove balls; keep warm. Pour fat from 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 balls, pineapple and green pepper. Note: I cook my meatballs on a cookie sheet for about a half hour. I then put them in a crockpot and pour the pineapple syrup mixture over the meatballs. Add the green pepper.
Actually the recipe starts with 1/3,1/3 and 1/3 of what ever combination of ground meat you want. It can be very lean beef,pork, and turkey if that is what you want – just so it is ground. Mix these with a mixer as you want the mix to stay as cool as possible. Add your seasonings still using mixer [remember friction?] to mix them. Put in frig for awhile.Take what is called “chef scraps” cook them up and eat to check for seasoning. If satisfied make your meatballs. The best way to cook them is on a cookie sheet in the oven @ 350 degrees for 10- 15 minutes depending on size.
