1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tbsp. oil
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. crumbled bay leaves
1/4 to 1/2 c. bourbon

Shape beef into 1 inch balls. Brown on all sides. Drain; pour tomato sauce over meat. Stir in bay leaf, salt, pepper. Cover; cook over low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon. Serve with toothpicks.