Contest-Winning Pepperoni Pizza Chili Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Pepperoni Pizza Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (12 ounces) pizza sauce; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2
Stir in the salsa, beans, pizza sauce, pepperoni, water, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese.
3
Before adding cheese, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

1250

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Pepperoni Pizza Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Contest-Winning Pepperoni Pizza Chili

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