December 28, 2016

Brazi Bites Bourbon Meatball Sliders

PREP TIME  20 MIN TOTAL TIME  40 MIN SERVES 10

Bourbon sauce adds a special twist to this classic meatball sliders recipe. These bite sized morsels are the perfect addition to your game day celebration.

Yummy bourbon meatballs made with Brazi Bites

Recipe from Brazilian Flair in the USA

INGREDIENTS


Meatballs

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/2 cup Chia seeds
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 t salt
• 1 3/4 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/4 t allspice
• 1/8 t nutmeg
• 1 T butter
• 1 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 T dried oregano
• 1 T dried thyme
• 2  11.5 oz bags of Brazi Bites

Bourbon Sauce

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup ketchup
•1/2 cup Bourbon
• 3 T dark brown sugar
• 3 T apple cider vinegar
• 1 T Dijon mustard
• 1 T honey
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t smoked paprika
• 1/2 t chipotle chili powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400° F
STEP 1
In a medium saute pan heat butter. Add onion and saute until soft. Set aside.
STEP 2
In a large bowl combine beef, chia seeds, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, oregano and thyme. Add cooled, sauteed onions. Mix well.
STEP 3
Roll into 1 inch balls and place onto a wire rack over a sheet pan.
STEP 4
Bake for 15-20 minutes until done and internal temperature is 155° F. Bake the Brazi Bites at the same time as the meatballs, according to instructions on the bag.
BOURBON SAUCE
In a medium saucepan combine ketchup, Bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt and pepper over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until reduced. Coat meatballs in the sauce. Slice Brazi Bites in half and stuff each with a sauced meatball.
SERVE
Skewer with a toothpick and serve.

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