Mom's Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Meatballs: (you can use pre-made but with this recipe I like home made much better) 

1 lb. ground beef

1 c. dry bread crumbs

1/2 c. milk

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 

Combine all ingredients. Shape into 1 in. balls and arrange in a single layer in an unheated skillet. Cook on medium heat until browned. Loosen & turn with spatula as needed. makes app. 40 meatballs (can use some for this recipe and freeze some for later) 

Sauce:

16 oz. can pineapple chunks- drain and save juice, set aside chunks 

1/2 c. brown sugar

3 Tbs. cornstarch

1 c. water

1/3 c. vinegar

1 Tbs. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

1 beef bouillon cube

Combine in saucepan and cook on medium heat until thick. 

Add: meatballs, pineapple chunks, 1 green (and or red) pepper cut into chunks,  and 1 can sliced water chestnuts (optional). Cover and simmer until hot, stirring occasionally. Serve over white rice.