chinese meatballs & sauce, barb

Ingredients

• MEATBALLS
• 1 pound hamburger
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 clove garlic, pressed (i use minced garlic from fridge)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon accent
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon chinese spice (optional)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root (optional)
• SAUCE
• 1 diced green pepper
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (i would use the juice from chunks)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce