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Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Savory bourbon-infused BBQ meatballs served on mini brioche buns with smoky chipotle aioli, perfect for game day snacking.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 mini brioche slider buns
  • Chipotle Aioli:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, bourbon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Shape mixture into 24 small meatballs.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Toss cooked meatballs with BBQ sauce in the skillet and heat through.
  5. Prepare chipotle aioli by mixing mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
  6. Slice slider buns in half and spread chipotle aioli on each side.
  7. Assemble sliders by placing two BBQ meatballs on each bun and topping with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy alongside your favorite bourbon cocktail.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

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

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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George T. Stagg Standard

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

George T. Stagg Standard complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

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

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

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 Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan frying preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

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

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan frying preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 94%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan frying preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 93%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ 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.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 90%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ 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.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 90%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ 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.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 90%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Old Forester 1920 complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 89%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 88%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Chipotle Aioli

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this beef dish and its pan frying profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 86%