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Easy 30-Minute Pizza Chili Recipe for a Cozy Family Dinner

Easy 30-Minute Pizza Chili Recipe

A hearty stovetop chili that combines classic pizza flavors with ground beef, kidney beans, pepperoni, tomatoes, herbs, and melted mozzarella. This family-friendly dinner makes about 6 servings in only 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Lean ground beef
  • 1 medium Medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 15 ounces Tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces Kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Sliced pepperoni, quartered
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and green bell pepper, then cook for about 5–7 minutes while breaking the beef into small pieces.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.
  3. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rinsed kidney beans, quartered pepperoni, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Ladle the hot chili into bowls and top each serving with shredded mozzarella. Let the bowls stand briefly so the cheese melts before serving.

Notes

Brown the beef and vegetables well before adding the tomatoes for fuller flavor and a less watery chili. Add the pepperoni during the simmer to retain better texture and avoid excessive grease. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.