Polynesian Meatballs

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. onion salt or 1/4 c. dried onions
1 tbl. soy sauce
1 egg
3/4 c. uncooked oatmeal
1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
dash of red pepper
1/2 c. milk

Combine all ingredients together, beat the egg separately first and then add, and mix well. Using about 2 tbl. of mixture, shape into meatballs. Heat a small amount of oil in a large, deep skillet. Cook on medium to medim high heat until cooked through. *Option: you can also bake them on a cookie sheet in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.* Remove from skillet or frying pan and set aside.

Sauce
1 8 1/2 oz can crushed pineapple
2 tbl. cornstarch
1/2 c. vinegar
1/3 c. green pepper, chopped
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 c. beef broth
2 tsp. soy sauce

Drain and separate the juice from the pineapple. Set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the brown sugar and cornstarch. Add the pineapple juice, beef broth vinegar and soy sauce to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce becomes thick and translucent. Boil for 1 minute. Add the pineapple and green pepper. Pour over meatballs. Serve with rice.