Aussie BBQ Bacon & Onion Bundled Meatballs

If you're looking to showcase an Aussie-style BBQ feast during your next camping trip, these BBQ Bacon & Onion Bundled Meatballs won't disappoint. Juicy meatballs with a hint of cheddar wrapped in layers of onion and bacon, glazed with BBQ sauce, these are perfect for a campfire cook-up.

Ingredients:

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ⅓ Cup bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, diced
• 10g fresh parsley, loosely packed, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce (Aussie's version of ketchup)
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 medium onions
• 230 g cheddar cheese, cubed
• 16 strips bacon
• BBQ sauce, for glazing
• Preparation Time & Cooking Time:
• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Steps:

1. At your campsite, prepare your campfire or portable grill for cooking.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, bread crumbs, minced garlic, diced onion, parsley, egg, tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Mix well.
3. Cut the onions in half, vertically. Remove the stem and root from each piece. Gently separate the layers of each onion; these will be your "shells."
4. Take golf ball-sized portions of the meat mixture, press a small cube of cheddar in the centre, and then shape it around the cheese.
5. Wrap each meatball with 2 onion layers, followed by 2 strips of bacon. Use toothpicks to secure if necessary.
6. Generously brush each meatball bundle with BBQ sauce.
7. If using a campfire, place the meatballs on a grill grate over the fire, turning occasionally and brushing with additional BBQ sauce. Cook until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through about 45 minutes. If using a portable grill, follow the same steps.
8. Once cooked, let them cool for a few minutes and serve.

Tips:

• If preparing at home, you can pre-mix the meatball mixture and store in a cooler to save time at the campsite.
• Remember to turn the meatballs occasionally for even cooking.
• If you're looking for an extra kick, you can mix a bit of hot sauce into your BBQ glaze!
• Be cautious of any flame flare-ups when the bacon fat drips; adjust the meatballs' position as needed.
• Use medium to low flames for cooking. If the fire is too hot, the bacon can burn before the meatball is fully cooked inside.
• Soaking toothpicks in water prevents them from catching fire when placed on the grill.

Dive into these smoky meatballs under the canopy of stars. The perfect blend of BBQ and bacon to savour by the campfire glow