Pepperoni Pizza Chili

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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