Pizza Chili
This Pizza Chili combines the bold, cheesy flavors of your favorite pizzeria with the cozy comfort of classic chili. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or chilly nights, it’s an easy, flavorful recipe everyone will love!
Equipment
- Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot or Dutch Oven Perfect for browning the meats and simmering the chili evenly without scorching.
- Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula Great for breaking up the sausage and beef and scraping all that flavorful goodness from the bottom.
- cheese grater Freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan melt smoother than pre-shredded.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage and ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, and all seasonings.
- Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in pepperoni and mushrooms during the last 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat and fold in 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan until melty and delicious.
- Serve hot with more cheese on top and all the pizza-style toppings your heart desires.
Notes
Toppings for Serving
- Extra mozzarella
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Garlic croutons or cheesy breadsticks
- Parmesan crisps
- Drizzle of garlic butter or hot honey (trust me! It's amazing!)