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Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Smoky Chipotle Aioli

Flavor-packed mini meatball sliders glazed with a rich bourbon BBQ sauce and topped with smoky chipotle aioli, perfect for game day snacking.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Smoky Chipotle Aioli is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Smoky 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 grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
  • 8 slider buns
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Shape mixture into 16 small meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake meatballs for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. While meatballs bake, mix mayonnaise with chopped chipotle and smoked paprika to make the chipotle aioli.
  5. Heat bourbon BBQ sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
  6. Toss cooked meatballs gently in the warm bourbon BBQ sauce until fully coated.
  7. Slice slider buns in half and spread chipotle aioli on the bottom halves.
  8. Place two meatballs on each bun, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, and cover with top halves.
  9. Serve sliders warm and enjoy the perfect game day treat.

Top Matches

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

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

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

Eagle Rare Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking 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 95%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

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

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this beef dish and its baking 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 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

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

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this beef dish and its baking 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 Spiced Bourbon BBQ Meatball Sliders with Smoky Chipotle Aioli

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking 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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George T. Stagg Standard

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

George T. Stagg Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking 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 94%
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Knob Creek Rye

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

Knob Creek Rye complements this beef dish and its baking 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 92%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

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

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this beef dish and its baking 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 92%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

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

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking 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 92%
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Old Forester 1920

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

Old Forester 1920 complements this beef dish and its baking 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 91%
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Buffalo Trace Standard

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

Buffalo Trace Standard complements this beef dish and its baking 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 90%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

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

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this beef dish and its baking 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 90%
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Booker’s Standard

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

Booker’s Standard complements this beef dish and its baking 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 88%