Description

These meatloaf sliders will definitely hit the spot. They're made with ground beef and all of the typical meatloaf ingredients. They are formed into meatballs, smashed, cooked and topped with a wonderful glaze and aioli.

Ingredients

• Meatloaf:
• 1/2 c. finely diced Spanish onion
• 1/4 c. finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 c. finely diced celery
• 2 t. minced garlic
• 1 T. vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 c. grated Romano cheese
• 1 c. Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 T. Dijon mustard
• 3/4 t. minced fresh rosemary
• 1/4 t. minced fresh thyme
• 1/4 c. minced fresh Italian parsley
• 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 t. paprika
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Whiskey BBQ Glaze:
• 2 c. ketchup
• 3/4 c. water
• 1/4 c. whiskey
• 1/2 c. cider vinegar
• 1/4 c. light brown sugar
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1/2 T. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 T. garlic powder
• 1/2 T. Dijon mustard
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• Mushroom Aioli:
• 1 c. cremini mushrooms, pureed
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 t. freshly chopped thyme
• 1 T. butter
• 1 t. Dijon mustard
• 1 t. Romano cheese
• 1 t. sherry vinegar
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• For Serving:
• vegetable oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 10 small slices Pepper Jack cheese
• 10 very soft potato slider buns
• Whiskey barbecue Glaze
• Mushroom Aioli
• 1 large bag chili-cheese corn chips, crushed

Steps

1. Meatloaf:
2. In a small sauté pan, cook the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in the oil over medium heat until soft about 3-5 minutes; let cool.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooled vegetables with remainder of meatloaf ingredients; season with salt and pepper, to taste.