**Pizza Chili: A Flavorful Fusion of Italian and American Classics**
Indulge in a culinary journey that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Italian pizza with the hearty comfort of American chili. This innovative dish, known as Pizza Chili, tantalizes taste buds with its unique combination of zesty spices, savory ground beef, and a medley of beans, all nestled atop a crispy pizza crust.
The article features a collection of enticing Pizza Chili recipes, each offering a distinctive twist on this delectable fusion. From the traditional Pizza Chili, bursting with the familiar flavors of cumin, chili powder, and oregano, to the adventurous Green Chile Pizza Chili, which adds a spicy kick with roasted green chiles, there's a recipe to satisfy every palate.
For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Vegetarian Pizza Chili tantalizes with its blend of black beans, kidney beans, and corn, while the Pizza Chili Casserole offers a comforting one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. And for those who love a touch of heat, the Hot Pizza Chili delivers a fiery sensation with its generous use of cayenne pepper and jalapeños.
No matter your preference, the Pizza Chili recipes in this article promise an extraordinary culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a flavor-packed adventure that celebrates the best of both Italian and American cuisine.
CONTEST-WINNING PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI
Steps:
- 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 until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL
Steps:
- Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil. Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute. Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.
PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI
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
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.
CHILI DOG PIZZA
My girls love it when I make this mash-up pizza with hot dogs and chili. It's a marvelous way to use up leftover chili. -Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll and press dough into bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 5-7 minutes., Spread with mustard; top with chili, hot dogs and cheese. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with onion and relish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CHILI PIZZA FROM HORMEL®
With pre-baked pizza crusts, this chili pizza with cheese and your favorite toppings is on the table in 20 minutes.
Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips HORMEL Chili
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread cheese dip over pizza crusts. Spoon chili over cheese sauce.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
- Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. Top with corn chips, olives and diced onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 80.6 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1761.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
SUNNY'S EASY CHILI CHEESE FRENCH BREAD PIZZA
Steps:
- For the pizza: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove a bit of bread from the inside of each bread half, leaving about 1 inch of bread in the base. Brush the insides and edges with the garlic butter and place the bread on a baking sheet. Bake until golden on the edges, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Evenly distribute the Chili along the length of the bread. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and arrange the jalapenos so there will be one slice on each serving. Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
- For the garnish: Top the pizza with the scallions, cilantro, a few shakes of hot sauce and a drizzle of crema. Slice each half into 8 pieces. Serve immediately.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive or cooking oil, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the onion to a large pot over medium heat and cook until tender. Add the chili powder and beef and cook, breaking up the beef into bits, until cooked through. Stir in the tomatoes and chiles and the beans, then cover and cook for 20 minutes. To thicken the chili further, simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes more.
ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL
Steps:
- Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil. Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve. Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Let cool slightly. Red Chili Oil: In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute. Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.
WINTER CHILI CORNBREAD PIZZA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- For the chili: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Toss together the garlic, poblano, cauliflower, mushrooms, salt, chili powder, olive oil, cinnamon, coriander, cumin and red pepper flakes on a rimmed sheet tray in a single layer. Roast the vegetables until browned and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the vegetables to a large pot and stir in the beans, tomatoes, BBQ sauce and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the desired thickness, about 20 minutes total. Add a bit of broth or water for a looser chili.
- For the pizza: Reduce the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a rimmed half-sheet tray with the canola oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared sheet tray. Transfer to the oven and bake until the top is light brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with the chili and Cheddar, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the crust. Bake until the cornbread is done and the cheese is melted, about 10 more minutes.
- Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Top with jalapenos, sour cream and cilantro as desired.
MEXICAN CHILI PIZZA
This quick and easy pizza will be the star of your appetizer buffet. It's packed with everyone's favorite Mexican food ingredients.-Gail Reino, Franklinville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Unroll crescent roll dough; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Press seams and perforations to seal. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the chili, olives and onion. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips. , Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Garnish with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and/or sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, cook on low-med heat for 6-8 hours (the longer you cook at a lower heat the better the flavors combine), when ready to serve, garnish with a hefty sprinkle of shredded mozzarella. Enjoy!
SOUTH AMERICAN PIZZA WITH CHORIZO AND CHILI PEPPERS
Make and share this South American Pizza With Chorizo and Chili Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Meat
Time 27m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Roll the pizza dough on a floured surface and place on a cookie sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce over top. Cover with a sprinkling of garlic, then a 1/2 cup of queso fresco. Top with chorizo and green onion, then cover with the remaining cheese and chili slices. Cook until the crust is golden brown (10 to 12 minutes). Garnish with cilantro.
- Note: I prefer my crust prebaked for a crispier crumb. May need to reduce final cook time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 102.5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.7
STUFFED CRUST CHILI PIZZA
This is one of the first recipes I ever tried when I first got married and was learning to cook. Nine years later, I still make it all the time. You can also top it with green onions and serve it with sour cream.
Provided by Anndrea Bailey
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Unroll pizza crust into a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Line string cheese around edges of crust and fold crust over them.
- 2. Spread chili on top and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes at 425 degrees.
CHILI BRUSCHETTA PIZZA
Steps:
- Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes Preparation: Heat oven to 425ºF. Put pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Brush olive oil evenly over crust. Spread chili and tomatoes on top. Combine mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, oregano and black olives, if desired; sprinkle over pizza. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with basil. *If chili needs thickening, simmer until the desired consistency is reached. Other varieties of chili may be substituted for vegetarian chili, such as no-bean chili or turkey chili (with consequent changes to the nutrition information). Servings: 5 Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 310; Total fat 11g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 720mg; Carbohydrate 43g; Fiber 8g; Protein 14g; Vitamin A 20%DV*; Vitamin C 6%DV*; Calcium 20%DV; Iron 20%DV *Daily Value
PEPPERONI PIZZA CHILI
A bowl of Chili is great on a chilly day..one day I did not want to make a pizza crust so I just put the pizza in a bowl and we enjoyed it with garlic bread.and salad on the side..I guess I would call this the easy way out..just pretend you are eating a pizza...
Provided by Marian Arbour
Categories Pizza
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In large saucepan cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink in 1 tablespoon oil.
- 2. Stir the remaining ingredients into pot except the cheese reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness;;;garnish with cheeses.
EAT-TWICE CHILI PIZZA
This homemade pie's mild kick and hearty toppings of ground beef, cheese, lettuce and sour cream make it a winner with everyone. -Zhee Zhee Aguirre, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 1 pizza (8 slices) plus 2 cups leftover chili.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, steak sauce, cumin, chili powder and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with marinara sauce. Top with half of the chili; sprinkle with cheeses and onions. (Save remaining chili for another use.), Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PIZZA CHILI
The recipe I was given called for a 26-ounce jar of Classico di Napoli Tomato and Basil pasta sauce (which I couldn't find in my market), so I came up with my own version using pizza seasoning (I use Penzey's), which I liked.
Provided by Debra Schweikert
Categories Chili
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
- 2. Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet, stirring until the beef is crumbly and the onion translucent; drain.
- 3. Stir in the tomato sauce, pizza seasoning, water, mushrooms, pepperoni, beef bouillon, and chili powder.
- 4. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5. Stir in pasta shells and serve.
Tips:
- Use a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chili from burning.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Use a variety of beans in your chili. This will add texture and flavor to the dish.
- Add some heat to your chili with chili powder, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños. Be sure to taste the chili as you go to make sure it's not too spicy.
- Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped onions.
Conclusion:
Pizza chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. It's also a great way to use up leftover pizza dough. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pizza chili a try!
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