Bacon-wrapped Meatballs Recipe

Make the barbecue sauce: Combine tomato sauce, garlic, onions, bay leaf, soy sauce, sugar, oregano, and ¼ cup water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add bouillon cube and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and let cool. 

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil.

Make the meatballs: Combine beef, garlic, onions, soy sauce, and egg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into golf ball-sized pieces. Wrap each meatball with a bacon strip and secure with toothpicks.   

Generously coat meatballs with barbecue sauce then arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until completely cooked. Remove toothpicks.

Make the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and place in a bowl. Add milk and butter. Mash potatoes using a fork and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pack meatballs, the rest of the barbecue sauce, and mashed potatoes separately.