PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI

Pepperoni Pizza Chili image

We love this on a chilly day. A big bowl warms you right up, and the leftovers freeze well. I first made this recipe one day when I decided I didn't enjoy making pizza crust-I just put the pizza in a bowl instead! -Marilouise Wyatt Cowen, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, pizza sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, pepperoni, green pepper, pizza seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.