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Cornmeal Waffles With Black Bean Chili




Source of Recipe


USA Weekend


List of Ingredients




2 Tbs. vegetable or canola oil
1 8-ounce ham steak, trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium-large onion, cut into medium dice
2 Tbs. chili powder
2 tsps. ground cumin
2 16-ounce cans black beans, undrained
1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
1 14.5-ounce can creamed corn
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 recipe Crisp Cornmeal Waffles
Sour cream and extra cilantro sprigs (optional garnishes)

Recipe



Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook until lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Add onions; cook until softened and brown, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add beans, tomatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, to blend flavors, about15 minutes. Take off heat, then stir in cilantro; cover and set aside.

Make Crisp Cornmeal Waffles.

When ready to serve, reheat chili; add a generous 1/2 cup over each waffle. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro,if desired.

MAKES ABOUT 10 CUPS CHILI (leftovers can be frozen)
1 ROUND WAFFLE WITH 1/2 CUP CHILI: 474 calories, 12g protein,50g carbohydrates, 26g fat (2g saturated), 60mg cholesterol, 5g fiber, 881mg sodium