Pizza Chili

Pizza Chili Recipe – elevate your regular chili recipe with tons of great pizza flavor. Ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, onion, garlic, chili beans, salsa, pizza sauce, and chili powder. This easy one-pot meal is ready in about 30 minutes! This tasty chili is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a hungry crowd at a party. Serve with some crusty garlic bread for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will LOVE!

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Pepperoni Pizza Chili Recipe

This Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Chili recipe combines two of my favorite foods – Pizza and Chili! The savory flavor of the pepperoni combined with the warm and comforting chili makes for a perfect winter meal. Plus, it’s so easy to make – just brown the meats, add in the pepperoni, sauce, and spices, and let it simmer away. I added some mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt into the chili for an extra cheesy touch. My family loved it and we all went back for seconds. This is definitely going to be a regular meal in our house from now on. 

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How to Make Pizza Chili

This red chili is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. In a Dutch Oven, cook ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in minced onion flakes, salsa, chili beans, pizza sauce, water, pepperoni slices, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the chili to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until hot. Garnish with parsley or basil.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • I use hot Italian sausage and lean ground beef.
    • Can substitute ground turkey, ground pork, or ground chicken.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • black olives
    • diced tomatoes
    • kidney beans
    • sauté fresh vegetables
      • bell peppers
      • large onion
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Pizza Saucehttps://www.plainchicken.com/brownie-pan-pizza-with-homemade-pizza/
    • Can substitute marinara sauce.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Salsa: https://www.plainchicken.com/superior-grill-salsa/
    • My favorite store-bought salsas are Mateo’s, Kyliot’s, Chi-Chi’s, and Trader Joe’s.
  • Can I make Pizza Chili in the crockpot? Yes! Cook the meat in the skillet and transfer to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Can I freeze Chili? Yes! Cook the chili and cool to room temperature. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

What to Serve with Chili

When it comes to serving a bowl of this chili, there are a few classic sides that never fail to impress. Firstly, garlic bread is a must-have – toasted until golden and slathered in garlic butter, it’s the perfect complement to the rich and savory flavors of the chili. A fresh garden salad with a creamy Italian dressing is also delicious!

If you’re looking for something heartier, try serving up some cornbread or baked potatoes on the side – they’ll soak up all the delicious flavors of the chili and leave you feeling fully satisfied. And of course, no chili meal is complete without a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and a dollop of sour cream on top. So get ready to dig in and enjoy the ultimate comfort food feast!

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Pizza Chili

Yield: 6 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Pizza Chili Recipe – elevate your regular chili recipe with tons of great pizza flavor. Ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, onion, garlic, chili beans, salsa, pizza sauce, and chili powder. This easy one-pot meal is ready in about 30 minutes! This tasty chili is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a hungry crowd at a party. Serve with some crusty garlic bread for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will LOVE!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ lb hot Italian sausage
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (15-oz) can hot chili beans, undrained
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices, cut in half
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in onion flakes, salsa, undrained beans, pizza sauce, pepperoni, water, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until heated through.

Notes:

  • I use hot Italian sausage and lean ground beef.
    • Can substitute ground turkey, ground pork, or ground chicken.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Pizza Sauce: https://www.plainchicken.com/brownie-pan-pizza-with-homemade-pizza/
    • Can substitute marinara sauce.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Salsa: https://www.plainchicken.com/superior-grill-salsa/
    • My favorite store-bought salsas are Mateo’s, Kyliot’s, Chi-Chi’s, and Trader Joe’s.
  • Can I make Pizza Chili in the crockpot? Yes! Cook the meat in the skillet and transfer to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Can I freeze Chili? Yes! Cook the chili and cool to room temperature. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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