Spicy Chili with Cornbread Waffles

This was a fun take on chili and cornbread! Instead of traditional cornbread on the side the chili is served on top of a cornbread waffle. It was yummy! The chili was a tad spicy (I cut the chili powder in half) so keep that in mind. My kids ate it fine and didn't complain about it being spicy and I have a low tolerence for heat but I thought I should mention that in case you don't do spicy food! :)

Enjoy!

Cornbread Waffles with Spicy Chili
Recipe from Paula Deen

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cup milk
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Spicy Chili, recipe follows
shredded cheddar, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish
chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Spicy Chili:
1 pound lean ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans ranch-style beans
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15-ounce) can niblet corn, drained
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add milk, oil, and eggs; stirring until smooth. Pour batter onto hot waffle iron and bake in batches. Set aside and keep warm.
Serve with Spicy Chili. Garnish with shredded Cheddar, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

Spicy Chili: In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown ground chuck, until beef is crumbly. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, corn, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.