Pepperoni Pizza Chili

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

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 jar (16 oz.) 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 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 c. water
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the salsa, beans, pizza sauce, pepperoni, water, chili powder, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through.  Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Freeze option: before adding the cheese, cool chili.  Freeze chili in freezer containers.  To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.  Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.  Sprinkle each serving with cheese.