Description
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines the richness of maple, the smokiness of bacon, and the warmth of bourbon in a hearty chili served atop a crisp cornbread waffle.
Ingredients
– 8 slices bacon, diced
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lb ground beef
– 2 tbsp bourbon
– 2 tbsp maple syrup
– 1 tsp chili powder
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
– 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 cup milk
– 2 tbsp melted butter
– 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
1. 1. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving the bacon fat.
2. 2. In the same pan, sauté the onion in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. 3. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
4. 4. Stir in the bourbon, maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the diced tomatoes and kidney beans. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and beaten eggs.
6. 6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (do not overmix).
7. 7. Preheat a waffle iron and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
8. 8. To serve, place a cornbread waffle on a plate and top with the maple bacon bourbon chili. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon, chopped green onions, sour cream, and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier chili, add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. The chili can also be made in advance and reheated before serving. The cornbread waffles can be kept warm in a 200°F oven until ready to assemble the dish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American