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Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Juicy beef meatball sliders infused with smoky bourbon and warm spices, topped with chipotle aioli and crisp pickles for a game day snack that's bold and satisfying.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli is Henry McKenna Single Barrel. Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 small slider buns
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Pickle slices, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bourbon, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 equal meatballs.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, chipotle, and lime juice in a small bowl to make the chipotle aioli.
  5. Toast slider buns lightly.
  6. To assemble sliders, spread chipotle aioli on the bottom bun, place a meatball on top, add a pickle slice, and cover with the top bun.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your smoky bourbon-spiced sliders!

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 92%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Eagle Rare Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

George T. Stagg Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 90%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Knob Creek Rye complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 88%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 88%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 88%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Old Forester 1920 works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Buffalo Trace Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Buffalo Trace Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Mint, Molasses, Pepper
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 86%
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84%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Booker’s Standard complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 84%