Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles is perfect for game day, a chilly fall night or neighborhood potluck. This beefy flavored packed chili gets a slight kick from the spicy chorizo sausage. Served on top of jalapeño cornbread waffles, dolloped sour cream, cheese and cilantro, and you’ve got yourself a well-rounded meal!
It’s November already, can you believe it? October flew by! I swear I was just decorating my house with Halloween stuff and today I’ve already packed it back up. I’m also feeling in total crisis mode as I haven’t even started to think about Thanksgiving dinner yet. I am hosting this year, which I am so excited to resume, but I haven’t made my menu yet. If you can’t tell, I’m a huge planner. I’ve gotta have things nailed down like a month before they happen. So, the next week, I will be figuring out my menu. Do you guys have any must haves on your Thanksgiving table?
I absolutely love the holidays. The food, the atmosphere, the decorations, I love it all. When November 1st rolls around, I cannot wait to crank up the Christmas music and get into the spirit! P.S. Sirius XM is debuting their Christmas music today, Channel 13, 14, 18, 49, 58 and 68. And the one I’m most excited about is Holiday Pop, Channel 76. Bring on the N’Sync. You’re welcome.
Let’s rewind for one minute here. In my excitement of all things upcoming holiday, I don’t want to forget to talk about the one we just celebrated, Halloween. As I mentioned before in my Candy Corn Magic Bars post, I love Halloween. It is one of my favorite holidays. I love to see the excitement on my children’s faces when they pick out their costume and wear it every day until trick or treating.
This year I had a Red Dino Power Ranger (my son’s love of dinosaurs is immense. He will be a paleontologist one day) and my sweet daughter was Ariel, her favorite princess. Long gone are the days where I could pick out their costume and coordinate them. It’s ok though, I’m not too sad about it, as I love to see their personalities shine through in whichever superhero, princess, witch or goblin they choose to be that year.
Also, if you haven’t been able to tell, I’m also a tradition queen. I love to start traditions with my family. For Christmas, we have the tradition of Monkey Bread, as told here. For Halloween, we have this Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles. I added the cornbread waffles this year because I just love to serve cornbread with chili. They were meant for each other. Am I right or what?
As mentioned in my Candy Corn Magic Bars, my mom always had something hot on the stove for us to eat when we were done trick or treating. I think Halloween around here has a tradition of being rainy so it just makes sense to eat something to warm you to your bones. So, that’s how this tradition of chili started. I wanted to make something delicious and hot and bonus this Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles also feeds an army. We spend Halloween at our neighbors house complete with a pot luck feast and each year, I bring this Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles. (Yes, I do have the coolest neighborhood and am thankful every day for such AWESOME neighbors. Love you all! 😉
We love our chili with lots of flavor, spice, meat and beans. The great thing about chili is how you can make it your own. If you don’t care for beans, leave them out. If you don’t prefer heat, leave out the jalapeno and replace it with an additional green pepper or omit all together. They also have different varieties of chorizo out there so you could go with a mild version that has slight spice to it.
Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles is super easy to throw together making this a great make ahead meal. Besides having to chop all the vegetables, you basically throw everything into the pot, let it brown, add some liquid and let it simmer for 1 hour. Once it’s done cooking on the stove top, I move it to the slow cooker for easy transportation and to also keep it warm. As for the Jalapeno Cornbread Waffles, you can make the batter up to 1 hour ahead of time, cover and leave at room temperature. Then, you can cook up the waffles and keep them warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
To serve, you can either place the chili on top of the waffles and then use your favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, green onions OR you could serve the chili in a big bowl and use the waffle as a dipper. Whichever way you choose, you can’t go wrong with Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles!
Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 8
Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles is perfect for game day, a chilly fall night or neighborhood potluck. This beefy flavored packed chili gets a slight kick from the spicy chorizo sausage. Served on top of jalapeño cornbread waffles, dolloped with cheese and cilantro, and you've got yourself a well-rounded meal!
Ingredients
- For the Chili
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces pork chorizo, removed from casings
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Browning and Seasoning sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 14 ounce can dark red kidney beans
- salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Waffles
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fire roasted corn
- 1 jalapeno peppers, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- For the Chili
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- To the oil, add in your peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until tender
- Next, add in cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon and cayenne. Continue to cook 5 minutes longer.
- Add in your beef and chorizo stirring to break up the meat. Continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- To the mixture, stir in Worcestershire and browning saucse, hot sauce and tomato paste.
- Pour in beef broth and bay leaves and let simmer for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, stir in tomatoes and beans and continue to cook over low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as desired.
- For the Waffles
- Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.
- Next, stir together milk, butter and eggs.
- Make a well in the flour mixture and pour liquid into the center and whisk to combine.
- Fold in corn, jalapeno, cheese and cilantro.
- Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray.
- Fill our waffle iron with batter, careful not to overfill and cook until golden and crisp.
- To serve
- Place your waffle on a plate and add chili. Top with additional cheese, sour cream and cilantro
- Or serve in a bowl with oyster crackers, cheese and green onions.
Notes
Adapted from Interstate Chili via Sunny Anderson
Courses Chili
Cuisine Soups and Stews
This Chorizo Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles is by far my family’s favorite chili recipe and we’ve tried a lot. It’s packed with so much flavor, it’s bound to be your family’s new favorite chili recipe as well!
What are some traditions you have with your families on holidays?
Enjoy and if you make this recipe, please share a photo on social media and hashtag it #strawberryblondiekitchen I ♥ to see your versions!
heather @french press says
chili is great on it sown, but I am in LOVE with your cornbread waffle idea!
Megan Marlowe says
Thanks Heather! I always love to have cornbread with chili to sop up all the liquids so this was my twist on that. Plus the little nooks and crannies of the waffles are perfect! 😉
Lindy says
Loving the idea. I just posted a recipe for homemade chorizo so I’m ready to try this chili!
Megan Marlowe says
Oh, I am definitely checking that out. I’ve never made homemade chorizo but I’m willing to give it a try! Thanks for sharing Lindy!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I love, love, love chorizo! Adding it to chili is genius. Then the waffles. Sounds amazing Megan!!
Megan Marlowe says
I love chorizo too, Karen! Definitely add it to chili the next time you make it. Game changer!
Rosemary says
This sounds delicious, the chili and the waffles what a great combination.
Megan Marlowe says
Thanks Rosemary!
Diane says
I love chorizo. This chili would be well received at our house. It’s fantastic making the cornbread as a waffle and loading the chili on top. YUM!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Megan Marlowe says
Thanks Diane! We love chorizo too and I find any excuse to put it in just about everything!
Srivalli Jetti says
I am amazed at the way those waffles look. That chilli on top is, fantastic presentation.
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you so much!
Byron Thomas says
Did you just put chili on a waffle? And that chili is made with chorizo? Oh my Lord – could this recipe possible make me any hungrier? 🙂 Megan, this is completely mouthwatering! Such a perfect dish for such a cold, wet day. 🙂
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you so much, Byron!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
What an interesting combination! I never thought of putting chili on a waffle. How can you go wrong? I love chorizo, I adore chili, I can’t resist waffles, put them all together and you have an outstanding dish. Can’t wait to make this.
Megan Marlowe says
LOL! Yes and all the little holes in the waffle hold extra chili. It’s a win all around!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
What a great idea. I love chili and the spicier the better but then topping it on a jalapeño waffle would have to take it over the top!
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you! Yes, it’s a little over the top but absolutely delicious!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
Chili on waffles?! What madness is this?!?! Lol. The hubs LOVES chorizo- this is brilliant!
Megan Marlowe says
LOL, thank you so much!
Wendy says
I have never seen cornbread waffles! I love the idea of a savory waffle with chili and agree that the flavor of corn meal is the perfect match for chili. This really would be a warming meal to come home to!
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you! We just can’t have chili without cornbread and I thought I’d switch it up! 😉 Thank you!
Hanady | Recipe Nomad says
I don’t know if I’m more in love with waffles or the chili! They both looks absolutely amazing on a cold winter day! Yummy!
Megan Marlowe says
Anything to cure the Winter blues!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Chili is a meal by itself and topping it on cornbread waffle is such a great idea. That would make a complete and filling meal. Your pictures are so bright and gorgeous!
Megan Marlowe says
Indeed! Thank you so much!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I love that you served it with a cornbread waffle, so fun! Pinning for later.
Megan Marlowe says
thank you so much!
Alicia says
Cornbread waffles? That’s a new twist! I’ve never tried that. This is such a creative presentation
Megan Marlowe says
Yes, it’s a delicious twist. So nice that the little waffle pockets hold extra chili! 😉
Megan Marlowe says
Thank you!
ManilaSpoon says
I can certainly have this for breakfast! It looks absolutely yummy and all I need is some sunny side eggs to go with this! YUM!
Megan Marlowe says
That sounds fabulous!
Molly Kumar says
I’m so loving the idea of a Chili with Waffle – sounds so good. I would love to try this for a weeknight dinner or a cozy meal with hubby.
Megan Marlowe says
It’s the perfect a cozy meal!http://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php#comments-form
GiselleR @ ExSloth.com says
Chili is amazing and it’s been way too long since I made some – need to rectify that ASAP. Also, HOLY those waffles sound/look insanely good!
Megan Marlowe says
Lol! Thank you! I ❤️ chorizo!!
Susan says
Did you use a Belgian style waffle or the thinner traditional waffle?
Megan Marlowe says
I used a this waffle maker )https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006JKZN/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00006JKZN&linkCode=as2&tag=strawberryblo-20&linkId=981f665ae3d33ed1e1787439c371d24e) (aff) to make the waffles which is just a regular waffle iron. Hope this helps!
Sandra Vincent says
I cannot find fire roasted corn. Is it canned or in the frozen section? Thanks,
Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen says
It’s in the canned vegetable aisle. Del Monte sells one. You may also be able to find it in the frozen aisle as Green Giant use to sell some as well.