Pepperoni Pizza Chili

By SuzyHomemakerGoneBad

This recipe is originally from Taste of Home. It is also found posted on Food.com (#156566). I always double the recipe and use the crock pot method.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 lb. bulk hot Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (16 oz) jar salsa
• 1 can (16 oz) hot chili beans, undrained
• 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (12 oz) pizza sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 pkg (8 oz.) sliced pepperoni, halved
• 1 C. water
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 3 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
• Optional: 1 can sliced mushrooms, black and/or green olives. For spicier recipe-add japalenos.

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic in a dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes. *Can also cook in crock pot.

Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.