Description
Indulge in the comforting, rich flavors of Maple Bacon Bourbon Chili served atop crispy cornbread waffles. This delightful dish marries the sweetness of maple syrup with smoky bacon and a hearty chili base, creating an unforgettable culinary experience that’s perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. With vibrant colors and robust flavors, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cornbread mix (plus ingredients as per package)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy over medium heat; drain on paper towels but keep rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the bacon fat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, maple syrup, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Prepare cornbread batter according to package instructions; cook in a waffle iron until golden brown.
- Serve chili over cornbread waffles and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg