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Pizza Chili

Switch up Pizza Night with this Easy Crock Pot Recipe

By Kelly Rostorfer, Publisher for NE Macaroni KID January 5, 2023

Several years ago a co-worker shared this recipe with me! It is so easy to throw together and makes a delicious meal that always has everyone asking for seconds. This is a fantastic dish for pizza lovers on those cold winter days.


Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of sweet ground Italian sausage (or ground beef)
  • 16oz- can Kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 15oz- can pizza sauce
  • 14oz- can stew tomatoes
  • 8oz- can of tomato sauce
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 3.5oz package of sliced pepperoni cut in half
  • 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen green pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

  1. Cook ground sausage or beef with salt and pepper to taste until Browned- drain
  2. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker with the exception of the mozzarella cheese
  3. Cook on low for 6 hours
  4. Serve in bowls with Garlic bread and top with mozzarella cheese