1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, celery and green pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into a tightball. Transfer into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine garlic, salt, pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, brown sugar, lemon juice and rice wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly and shape into a tightball.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Arrange the meat mixture on the baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
While the meat is cooking, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice and rice vinegar. Pour mixture over the meat mixture.
When the meat is tender, coat with brown sugar, lemon juice and rice vinegar. Shape the meat into a tightball. Spread the pineapple mixture over the meat mixture. Seal the edges of the pan. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool meat thoroughly before slicing.