Waikiki Meatballs

1 1/2 Pound ground beef
2/3 Cup cracker crumbs
1/3 Cup minced onion
1 egg1
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 Cup milk
1 Tb shortening
2 Tb cornstarch
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 can (13 1/2 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained, reserve syrup
1/3 cup vinegar
1 Tb soy sauce
1/3 Cup chopped green pepper
Mix thoroughly beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm.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 1 minute. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and green pepper; heat through.