Description

Indulge in the irresistible combination of maple, bacon, and bourbon in this comforting Maple Bacon Bourbon Chili served atop a golden cornbread waffle. A perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

– 6 slices of bacon, diced

– 1 lb ground beef

– 1 onion, diced

– 3 cloves garlic, minced

– 2 tbsp chili powder

– 1 tsp cumin

– 1 tsp oregano

– 1 tsp salt

– 1/2 tsp black pepper

– 1 cup beef broth

– 1/2 cup bourbon

– 1/4 cup maple syrup

– 1 cup cornmeal

– 1 cup all-purpose flour

– 2 tsp baking powder

– 1/2 tsp salt

– 1 cup milk

– 2 eggs

– 2 tbsp melted butter

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Instructions

1. 1. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the bacon grease.

2. 2. Add the ground beef to the bacon grease and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

3. 3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

4. 4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth, bourbon, and maple syrup. Bring to a simmer and let the chili cook for 20-25 minutes, until thickened.

5. 5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, eggs, and melted butter until just combined.

6. 6. Heat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the cornbread batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

7. 7. Serve the Maple Bacon Bourbon Chili over the cornbread waffles, garnished with the crispy bacon pieces and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

For a spicier chili, add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. You can also use ground turkey or chicken in place of the ground beef. The cornbread waffles can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American