Description
This hearty Pizza Chili combines the bold flavors of pizza with the comforting warmth of chili. Ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni slices, and a blend of pizza sauce and chili beans come together to create a deliciously unique dish perfect for a crowd or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb hot Italian sausage
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 (15-oz) can hot chili beans, undrained
- 1 cup pepperoni slices, cut in half
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
Liquids and Sauces
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Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef and hot Italian sausage until they are no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic: Add minced garlic to the meat in the Dutch oven and cook for 30 seconds to release the aroma.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the dried minced onion flakes, salsa, undrained chili beans, pizza sauce, halved pepperoni slices, water, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors meld together.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by using mild sausage or reducing chili powder.
- Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions for added garnish.
- This chili pairs well with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping.
- For a thicker chili, simmer longer or reduce the amount of water.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
