tex mex chili and cornbread waffles

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
Updated on Jul 2, 2014

Next time you grill out or grill in, throw on a few extra pieces of steak to use for another day. You are not limited to just steak; chicken, pork, roast, turkey would also work great. This is a drier version of chili that I like to serve over cornbread waffles. Hope you enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds grilled steak (i used new york strips) (you could use other cuts of meat if desired)
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (remember to wear gloves when working with hot pepper and keep hands away from face)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili power (can use hot if desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional (i like a little heat)
  • 1 - (14 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen (thaw if frozen)
  • 1 large red tomato (fresh out of the garden if possible), diced
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • CORNBREAD WAFFLE
  • 1 1/2 cups self rising yellow corn meal
  • 1/2 cup self rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen (thaw if frozen
  • TOPPINGS
  • - cheese, shredded
  • - sour cream
  • - jalapeno rings
  • - black olives
  • - sliced avocado

How To Make tex mex chili and cornbread waffles

  • Step 1
    CHILI: Slice grilled steak into thin bite size pieces; set aside. Saute onion, bell pepper and jalapeno in oil over medium heat until slightly tender; add steak and heat. Add remaining ingredients and heat through.
  • Step 2
    CORNBREAD WAFFLES: Stir together cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne, & sugar. In another bowl mix egg, milk, butter and corn.
  • Step 3
    Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until moistened.
  • Step 4
    Bake in a preheated waffle iron until crisp and browned.
  • Step 5
    Serve with your favorite toppings.

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