Dinner: Cornmeal Waffles With Spicy Chili

Savory waffles topped with spicy beef chili makes a hearty meal.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon for chili
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 lb lean ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon black pepper, fresh ground
2 (15 oz) cans ranch-style beans
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can niblet corn, drained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
cheddar cheese, shredded, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

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.

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